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What Is a Delegation Request in Local Government, and What Is Its Purpose?

A delegation request is a written request for permission to speak directly to Mayor and Council. In Delta it is governed by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 8330, not by an unrestricted right in the Local Government Act. This guide explains the purpose, the bylaw rules, and why “delegation request” is not the same as “delegation of authority.”

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