North Kawartha Council met on August 18th, 2020, and amended the Township Procedure By-Law to permit meetings to be held electronically, under the authority of Bill 197, which amended the Municipal Act, 2001.

At the Strategic Planning Meeting held on September 25, 2023, Council suggested a variety of updates to the procedural by-law to improve transparency and efficiency.  North Kawartha Procedure By-Law 2023-0075 was adopted on November 7, 2023 and continues to allow for electronic participation in meetings as permitted in Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

Meeting of Council and Committees
North Kawartha utilizes a variety of meeting formats to ensure local government is accessible to the unique needs of the North Kawartha Community. The first in-person Council meeting resumed on November 1, 2022.

Hybrid Meetings were implemented on January 31, 2023.  By utilizing technology we are able to allow attendees and/or members of council or committees and staff to join electronically, by phone, or in person.  This meeting format eliminates the need for travel to attend a meeting for those wishing to attend from out of town or in inclement weather while still being "present" in the live meeting.

If a member of the public is interested in joining a Council meeting to listen and observe, please use the Zoom Invitation link available on the Council Agenda. Statutory public hearings during a Council meeting provide an opportunity for the public to express their views on certain matters to Council both in person during a meeting, or in writing beforehand. For items not included in a statutory public hearing, members of the public are encouraged to communicate their views with Council by forwarding any comments regarding an agenda item in writing via email to the Clerk prior to a Council meeting.  Anyone who speaks publicly at a Council meeting may have their name and any opinions expressed recorded electronically and noted in the meeting minutes.

Regular and Special Meetings of Council are posted on the Township YouTube channel as soon as possible after the meeting for public viewing. Local Board and Committee Meetings may or may not be audio and video recorded depending on the location of the meeting and equipment available.

To appear as a delegate before Council or Committee please contact the Deputy Clerk.  Please view our Delegations and Deputations page for more information.

Regular Council meetings are held on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of the month beginning at 9:30 a.m. Subscribe to our website to stay informed of changes in meeting times, locations or cancellations. Special meetings may be called at any time with proper notice.

Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 280 Burleigh St. in Apsley, ON.

The public are welcome to attend!

The Township of North Kawartha values accessible and transparent local government and strives to use all available methods to communicate with our citizens and visitors to the Township. Please connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube to access current information.

Public meetings held in the Council Chambers are audio and video recorded and made available on the Township YouTube channel conditional upon any technical difficulties that may be encountered. 
Meeting minutes remain the official, permanent record of all meetings.   

Transcripts of the meetings are not available.  Audio / video files on the internet are part of the public realm and may be subject to alteration.  The Township assumes no liability associated with any alterations made by members of the public on the internet. 

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas and minutes for Council, Board and Committee meetings are available below. Council minutes are unapproved until they are adopted by Council at the next regular meeting. 

Please note that at the beginning of meetings there may be amendments (changes, deletions or additions) to the agenda. For amended agendas, please contact the Clerk.

To request copies of agendas and minutes not available below, email the Clerk, giving the specifics of dates and required material.

Individuals who submit letters and other information to Council should be aware that it may be included on the agenda and that any personal information contained within their communications may become part of the public record and made available through agenda processes which include publication on the Township's website.

If a member of the public is interested in joining a Council meeting to listen and observe, please use the Zoom Invitation link available on the Council Agenda. Statutory public hearings during a Council meeting provide an opportunity for the public to express their views on certain matters to Council both in person during a meeting, or in writing beforehand. For items not included in a statutory public hearing, members of the public are encouraged to communicate their views with Council by forwarding any comments regarding an agenda item in writing via email to the Clerk prior to a Council meeting.  Anyone who speaks publicly at a Council meeting may have their name and any opinions expressed recorded electronically and noted in the meeting minutes.