Events under 'Council Meetings'
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Regular Council Meeting
Please join us on the fourth Monday of every month for our regular meeting of Council. Council meetings begin at 5:00 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of the Municipal Administration Building located at 136 Hammond Street, Shelburne.
Open Meetings
Meetings of the Council are open to the public in accordance with the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia. We welcome everyone to attend and listen to the discussions and decisions, but remember – only those who are on the agenda may address Council or a committee. Exceptions to this general rule include public hearings and second readings of any by-law under consideration.
Closed Meetings
For confidentality reasons, some Council and Committee meetings must be held in closed sessions. It will noted in the agendas and meeting minutes of an open meeting whether a closed meeting has been held, and generally the matter under consideration.
Closed sessions may be held to address:
- Purchase, sale, lease, or security of property
- Setting minimum price to be accepted at a tax sale
- Personnel matters
- Labour relations
- Contract negotiations
- Litigation or potential litigation
- To receive legal advice eligible for solicitor-client privilege
- Public security
Regular Council Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Regular Council Meeting
Please join us on the fourth Monday of every month for our regular meeting of Council. Council meetings begin at 5:00 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of the Municipal Administration Building located at 136 Hammond Street, Shelburne.
Open Meetings
Meetings of the Council are open to the public in accordance with the Municipal Government Act of Nova Scotia. We welcome everyone to attend and listen to the discussions and decisions, but remember – only those who are on the agenda may address Council or a committee. Exceptions to this general rule include public hearings and second readings of any by-law under consideration.
Closed Meetings
For confidentality reasons, some Council and Committee meetings must be held in closed sessions. It will noted in the agendas and meeting minutes of an open meeting whether a closed meeting has been held, and generally the matter under consideration.
Closed sessions may be held to address:
- Purchase, sale, lease, or security of property
- Setting minimum price to be accepted at a tax sale
- Personnel matters
- Labour relations
- Contract negotiations
- Litigation or potential litigation
- To receive legal advice eligible for solicitor-client privilege
- Public security
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Monday, May 11, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view all associated meeting documents, including agenda.
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view all associated meeting documents, including agenda.
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, Tuesday, April 14th via conference call, at 6:30 pm. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Monday, April 20, 2020 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view the meeting agenda .
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Monday, April 27, 2020 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view all associated meeting documents, including agenda.
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Monday, June 01, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view all associated meeting documents, including agenda.
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Monday, June 15, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view all associated meeting documents, including agenda.
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Monday, June 29, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view meeting agenda all associated meeting documents
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Monday, July 13, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view all associated meeting documents, including agenda.
Council Meeting - Telephone Conference
Monday, July 27, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view meeting agenda all associated meeting documents
Council Meeting - Video Conference
Monday, September 14, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Council Meeting - Video Conference
Monday, September 28, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Council Meeting - Video Conference
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 6:30 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, via conference call. No members of the public are able to participate.
Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.
Click here to view all associated meeting documents, including agenda.
Council Meeting - Shelburne Courthouse - Live Stream
Monday, November 09, 2020 6:30 pm
Council Meeting
Monday, February 08, 2021 6:00 pm
The Municipality of Shelburne's regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 6 pm.
Please note, Council Meetings are now being held in person at the Shelburne Courthouse. If you would like to attend please contact Alicia Murray at or 902-265-3016. Due to COVID-19 restrictions there are limited seats available.
Click here to view all associated meeting documents, including agenda.
Virtual Emergency Council Meeting via Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:00 pm
Council Meeting
Monday, February 22, 2021 6:00 pm
The Municipality of Shelburne's regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 6 pm.
Please note, Council Meetings are now being held in person at the Shelburne Courthouse. If you would like to attend please contact Alicia Murray at or 902-265-3016. Due to COVID-19 restrictions there are limited seats available.
Click here to view all associated meeting documents, including agenda.
Council Meeting - Virtually through Microsoft Teams
Monday, April 26, 2021 6:00 pm
Council Meeting - Video Conference
Monday, May 10, 2021 6:00 pm
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne will be holding a Council meeting, Tuesday, April 14th via conference call, at 6:00 pm. No members of the public are able to participate. Draft minutes will be posted on the municipality’s website within 24 hours of the meeting, as per the direction of the Minister.