Rules of Procedure

According to the Municipal Act, Regional Council in Durham Region must pass a procedural by-law that controls Council and Committee proceedings. Council has also adopted procedures for electronic participation at Committee and Regional Council meetings.

The Regional Chair presides over all meetings of Regional Council and Committee of the Whole. In accordance with Section 4 of the Procedural By-law, Council shall appoint the head of each area municipality for a rotating term of three months, to act in the place and stead of the Chair when he/she is absent. Further details can be found in the Acting Chair By-law.