The council-elect in Clearview Township has begun training today for the term ahead.
Deputy Mayor-elect Paul Van Staveren and Councillors-elect Phyllis Dineen, Robert McArthur, John Broderick, Robert Walker, and Marty Beelen have gathered at the Stayner Community Centre as a workshop to learn meeting procedures and receive information about the corporation’s operations.
“This is a critical time for new councillors, as they lock in the basics of our meetings procedures and learn the important roles they will assume,” says Mayor Doug Measures. “I know our excellent staff will be of tremendous assistance to the new council as they settle in, set priorities, and prepare for the first meetings.”
“The training will be especially critical for Deputy Mayor-elect Paul Van Staveren, who will be called on to lead Council a bit more than might usually be the case, as I receive treatment for cancer.”
Measures says he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September and has begun treatment at the RVH Cancer Care Centre.
“Like anyone receiving such a diagnosis, it was a frightening shock, but I am so grateful for the support of my family. I am also happy voters in Clearview have chosen such a talented Council. I know the councillors-elect will learn what they need to, quickly and thoroughly. Deputy Mayor-elect Van Staveren has assured me he will be ready to Chair meetings as soon and as often as is necessary.”
Measures expects to miss some meetings and to attend other meetings virtually, but he does not plan to take a leave of absence. “My doctors tell me my cancer is curable, and I know how lucky I am to have the excellent treatment I have received so far. I hope people will support my family and me by respecting our privacy as much as possible. It is not lost on me that this is November, also called Movember, when men’s health is in the spotlight. I certainly understand why so many of us are reluctant to discuss issues connected with men’s reproductive health. “
The inauguration of the new council will be held on December 5th, at the Stayner Community Centre Hall at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend. The first meeting of the new council will be on Monday, December 12 at 5:30 PM in the Clearview Council Chambers.
For more information about Clearview Township please visit www.clearview.ca.
For more information, please contact:
John Ferguson
CAO, Clearview Township
(705) 428-6230 ext. 228
jferguson@clearview.ca
Barbara Kane
Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Clerk (
705) 428-6230 ext. 224
bkane@clearview.ca