News Release

FREDERICTON (CNB) – The dates for the public consultation meetings on enhancing local governance in New Brunswick have been announced and the consultation website has been launched. Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch, who is also minister responsible for Service New Brunswick, made the announcement today.

"The website launch is an important step in our consultation process," said Fitch."We want to ensure all New Brunswickers have the opportunity to get informed on the subject and participate in enhancing local governance."

The website includes fact sheets on regional service delivery; property tax and assessment; and municipal funding arrangements. In the coming weeks, surveys on each of these subjects will be posted as well as the ability for individuals or groups to attach and post position papers.

"There have been many studies done on this topic over the past 40 years; now it is time to enhance local governance for the next 40 years," added Fitch. "I encourage all New Brunswickers to participate. Together we will enhance local governance."

An advisory group has been established to provide input throughout the consultation process. The minister chairs the group and is joined by the four municipal associations as well as representatives from local service districts and the business community.

More information is available on the Department of Local Government website.

Public meetings:

All the meetings will take place between 6:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Campbellton
Monday, April 18,
Campbellton Civic Centre,
44 Salmon Blvd., Campbellton

Robertville
Tuesday, April 19,
Club d'Age d'Or,
2057, Route 322, Robertville


Val-Comeau
Wednesday, April 20,
Val Comeau Community Centre,
511 Val-Comeau Rd., Val-Comeau

Fredericton
Wednesday, April 27,
Killarney Lake Rotary Lodge,
1600 St. Mary's St., Fredericton

Saint John
Wednesday, May 4,
New Brunswick Community College, Saint John campus,
950 Grandview Ave., Saint John

Bayside
Thursday, May 5,
Bayside Community Centre,
3049, Route 127, Bayside

Riverview
Tuesday, May 10,
Riverview Lions Centre,
701 Coverdale Rd., Riverview

Miramichi
Thursday, May 12,
Chatham Head Recreational Centre,
181 McFarlane Ave., Miramichi

Edmundston
Tuesday, May 17,
Cité des Jeunes A.-M. Sormany school, auditorium,
300 Martin St., Edmundston

Woodstock
Wednesday, May 18,
Royal Canadian Legion,
109 Carleton St., Woodstock

LINKS:

●    Department of Local Government: www.gnb.ca/localgovernment
●    Public Engagement and Consultations: www.gnb.ca/consultations