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
- November 23, 2026 · Heritage Port Hope Advisory Committee (agenda not posted yet)
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 the Clerk, Port Hope.
Your deputation outline
St. Paul's Presbyteria n Church, 131 Walton St
Introduction (about 30 seconds)
Good evening, Chair and members. My name is [your name].
I'm here about St. Paul's Presbyteria n Church at 131 Walton St, Port Hope.
The ask (about 30 seconds)
We ask that Council protect St. Paul's Presbyteria n Church at 131 Walton St by designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
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)
Designation is the only lasting protection under the Act.
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.