Pickering 101

Contacts

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

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

Registration

Registration is quick & easy with Pickering Active Online (course code 21411). Please call Program Registration at 905.683.6582 if you require assistance with Active Net. Hardcopy forms are available at the Customer Care Centre, Pickering City Hall, during regular business hours.

Please note that space is limited and you must be 18 years of age or older. Please do not register for this program if you have already taken it in a previous year. If you have already taken this course, your name will be withdrawn from enrolment. All applicants must be Pickering residents.

Please contact the Program Coordinator with any questions at 905.420.4660 ext. 2134.

Class Schedule

Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

Wednesdays, April 1 – May 20, 2020
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Week	Date	Time	Class	Agenda	Location
1	April 1	7 pm to 9 pm	Customer Care Centre and the Pickering Public Library	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	Library Auditorium Pickering Central Library One The Esplanade L1V 6K7
2	April 8	7 pm to 9 pm	Legislation in Pickering and Finance	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	Pickering City Hall Council Chambers One The Esplanade L1V 6K7
3	April 15	7 pm to 9 pm (A tour of the Recreation Complex will be available for participants at 6:30 pm)	Planning and Building Your City	Get the big picture and neighbourhood view on City Development, including planning and development, and building permit approval processes for businesses and residents.	Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road L1V 6K7
4	April 22	7 pm to 9 pm	Engineering Services and Community Services	Capital Projects & Infrastructure Public Works	Library Auditorium Pickering Central Library One The Esplanade L1V 6K7
5	April 29	7 pm to 9 pm	By-law Enforcement and Animal Services	Municipal Law Enforcement Role of Pickering Animal Services What to do if you lose your pet Pet adoptions and our animal shelter	Library Auditorium Pickering Central Library One The Esplanade L1V 6K7
6	May 6	7 pm to 9 pm	Economic Development and Sustainability	Economic Development programs and the business community Sustainability initiatives and community programs	Library Auditorium Pickering Central Library One The Esplanade L1V 6K7
7	May 13	7 pm to 9 pm	Fire Services	Emergency Services Community engagement and fire prevention	Station #5, Headquarters 1616 Bayly Street L1W 3N2
8	May 20	7 pm to 9 pm	Pickering Museum Village	Learn about the largest living history site in Durham Region History of Pickering Advisory Committees Community festival and events Cultural Services	Pickering Museum Village 2365 6th Concession Rd. Greenwood L0H 1H0