An AAP allows eligible voters to formally object to the proposal. If fewer than 10 per cent of voters submit an objection, Council may proceed with the proposal without an assent vote.
AAPs are commonly used because they cost less than a referendum and still meet the legal need to seek public input.
The AAP process
The City publishes notice of the proposal in the local newspaper and provides an elector response form. Eligible voters then have at least 30 days to submit the form if they oppose the proposal.
- If fewer than 10 per cent of eligible voters submit objections, Council may move forward.
- If 10 per cent or more of eligible voters object within the deadline, the proposal must be approved through an assent vote before it can move forward.
Current AAPs
There are no active AAPs at this time.