The 2018 course has been completed and closed, please check back in late fall for details on the 2019 course.
This program aims to educate residents on how their municipal government works and encourage participation in the planning and processes behind the facilities, services, events and programs that touch their everyday lives.
Objectives
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The City is committed to building a culture of community engagement, to provide residents with a greater sense of purpose, connectedness and responsibility.
- Increase residents' knowledge of City issues and how local government works
- Build informed citizens who may collaborate with City staff and meaningfully contribute to developing new, or reviewing and redesigning existing, City services and programs
- Build trust between Pickering residents and local government
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Registration
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Registration for the 2018 course is closed, please check back later in the year for updates on future classes.
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Class Schedule
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See last year's schedule for an example of course content:
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Week
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Date
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Time
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Class
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Agenda
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Location
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1
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March 28
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7 pm to 9 pm
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Customer Care Centre and the Pickering Public Library
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- Welcome/Orientation
- Customer Care Centre roles and responsibilities
- Website and online resources
- Break and Refreshments
- Role of the Library Board
- Library services in 21st century
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Library Auditorium
Pickering Central Library
One The Esplanade
L1V 6K7
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2
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April 4
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7 pm to 9 pm
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Legislation in Pickering and Finance
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- What level of government does what?
- Municipal Elections
- The role and function of Council and Committee
- Municipal Taxation
- Tax Collection
- Sale of Land for Tax Arrears
- Fees & Charges
- Debt & Investment
- Municipal Liability
- Supply & Services
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Pickering City Hall
Council Chambers
One The Esplanade
L1V 6K7
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3
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April 11
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7 pm to 9 pm
(A tour of the Pickering Recreation Complex will be available for participants at 6:30 pm)
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Building Your City
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Get the big picture and neighbourhood view on City Development, including planning and development, and building permit approval processes for businesses and residents.
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Pickering Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Road
L1V 6K7
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4
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April 18
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7 pm to 9 pm
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Engineering Services and Community Services
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- Capital Projects & Infrastructure
- Public Works
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Library Auditorium
Pickering Central Library
One The Esplanade
L1V 6K7
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5
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April 25
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7 pm to 9 pm
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By-law Enforcement and Animal Services
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- Municipal Law Enforcement
- Role of Pickering Animal Services
- What to do if you lose your pet
- Pet adoptions and our animal shelter
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Library Auditorium
Pickering Central Library
One The Esplanade
L1V 6K7
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6
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May 2
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7 pm to 9 pm
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Economic Development and Sustainability
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- Economic Development programs and the business community
- Sustainability initiatives and community programs
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Library Auditorium
Pickering Central Library
One The Esplanade
L1V 6K7
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7
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May 9
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7 pm to 9 pm
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Fire Services
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- Emergency Services
- Community engagement and prevention
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Station #5, Headquarters
1616 Bayly Street
L1W 3N2
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8
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May 16
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7 pm to 9 pm
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Pickering Museum Village
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- Learn about the largest living history site in Durham Region
- History of Pickering
- Advisory Committees
- Community festival and events
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Pickering Museum Village
2365 6th Concession Rd.
Greenwood
L0H 1H0
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Graduates
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Class of 2016
Class of 2017
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