Public Presentation
Request to Appear
In accordance with the Halifax Regional School Board processes and policies, please complete this Public Presentation – Request to Appear and forward it to the address noted below. If your request is approved by the Board you will be contacted regarding the date of the meeting and the agenda placement during the meeting at which the spokesperson(s) shall be heard.
9.01 Request to Appear
Any person or group has the right to appear, with the approval of the Board and in the manner provided in this Section, as a delegation before the Board to express concern and to make proposals on any issues within the jurisdiction of the Board, as the case may be.
9.02 Advance Notice
(a) Delegations are required to inform the office of the Superintendent of their intent to appear before the Board, stating in writing the membership and reasons for the delegation and any remedy requested of the Board.
(b) The delegation must deliver or send the written notice, so that it reaches the office of the Superintendent no later than noon on the Friday preceding the Public Submissions or Regular Board meeting before the date of the meeting at which the delegation wishes to appear.
(c) The Board shall decide which Public Submissions or Regular Board meeting the delegation will appear before and the Corporate Secretary shall inform the delegation as to the date of the meeting and the agenda placement during the meeting at which the spokespersons shall be heard.
To request to appear, please complete the on-line form below or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Corporate Secretary at 464-2000 extension 2321.
Spokespersons (max. 2 / presentation & max. 5 minutes total duration for Public Submissions Presentations and 15 minutes total duration to speak at the Regular Board meeting on matters of education interest). Following the presentation the Board may ask questions for clarification: Please note HRSB staff are not eligible to make Public Presentations.
What is the purpose/topic of your presentation?
Explain briefly any actions you expect as a result of your presentation. If possible, please email your presentation to the address below.
Will you require media support ie: PowerPoint, overheads etc.? If yes, please give details.