Provide your feedback as part of the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways governance review

Ramara, Ont. / Aug. 12, 2026 – The Township of Ramara is inviting Lagoon City residents and property owners to attend a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Township Administration Building (2297 Highway 12, Brechin) as part of an independent governance review of its relationship with the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission.

Council directed an independent review of the legal and governance framework for the Township's relationship with the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission," said Mayor Basil Clarke. "As part of that review process, and to best understand current roles and responsibilities, we want to hear from Lagoon City residents and property owners. Their experiences and perspectives will help inform the understanding of the current operating model."

At its June 22, 2026, meeting, Council authorized a dedicated legal and governance review of the Township's relationship with the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission. The review forms part of the Township's ongoing commitment to supporting effective governance practices and ensuring accountability, transparency and clarity in its governance structures.

The Town Hall meeting will begin with a brief presentation introducing the firm retained to conduct the review and outlining the purpose and scope of the review. Residents attending the Town Hall will then be invited to share their experiences and feedback. To hear feedback from as many residents as possible, each resident will have one-minute to provide their comments. 

Residents and property owners who are unable to attend the Town Hall, or who prefer to provide written comments, are encouraged to submit their feedback by Sept. 9, 2026. Written submissions can be:

·        emailed to clerks@ramara.ca

·        mailed to or dropped off at the Township Administration Building, 2297 Highway 12, Brechin, ON L0K 1B0.

All written submissions received by the deadline will be considered as part of the independent governance review.

To ensure the review is conducted independently and impartially, the Township has retained WeirFoulds LLP to complete the assessment. The review will examine the Commission's current governance structure, legislative foundation and relationship with the Township. It will also consider governance principles, accountability frameworks and governance arrangements commonly associated with similar governance and service delivery models.

The feedback received through the Town Hall will be considered alongside the legal, governance and operational analysis as part of the overall framework assessment. The independent review is anticipated to conclude with a final report in early 2027.

For more information about the governance review, the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission, and the Town Hall, visit ramara.ca/HaveYourSay.

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Media Contact
Melissa Gowanlock
Manager of Communications & Community Experience
705-484-5374 ext. 322
mgowanlock@ramara.ca