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Deputation helper

Speak at council or committee

A deputation (or delegation) is a short presentation, usually five minutes, to a committee or council. Find the meeting, register with the clerk before their deadline, and speak from the outline below.

Meetings in the next 60 days

Deadlines to register as a delegation differ by municipality and meeting, usually a day or more before. The meeting page and the clerk say how. For heritage matters you can also write to Cultural Heritage Planning, City of Hamilton.

Your deputation outline

From City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties only (no research record yet)

Allan Studholme Memorial Building; Hamilton Labour Temple, 110 Catharine St N

Introduction (about 30 seconds)

Good evening, Chair and members. My name is [your name].

I'm here about Allan Studholme Memorial Building; Hamilton Labour Temple at 110 Catharine St N, Hamilton.

The ask (about 30 seconds)

We ask that Council direct staff to issue a notice of intention to designate Allan Studholme Memorial Building; Hamilton Labour Temple at 110 Catharine St N under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act before January 1, 2027, when the listing ends.

Why it matters (about 2.5 min)

[Explain which O. Reg. 9/06 criteria it meets, with evidence; two or more are required.]

Why now (about 1 min)

Without a notice, it leaves the register on January 1, 2027 and can't be listed again for five years; the 60-day notice before demolition goes with it.

Our research has been sent to staff.

Close (about 30 seconds)

Thank you. I'm happy to answer questions, and we'll help staff in any way we can.

Practise it aloud: five minutes is about 650 words. Bring a printed copy for the clerk. Not legal advice.