Virtual Committee of Adjustment Meetings

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* 1. What is the name of your Municipality?

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* 2. When did you hold your first virtual Committee of Adjustment meeting?

Date / Time

Date

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* 3. How frequently are you holding meetings?

Every 2 Weeks

Every 3 Weeks

Monthly

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What Platform did you use?

Zoom

Skype

Microsoft Teams

Cisco Web Ex

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Was your meeting also live streamed?

Yes

If yes, what platform did you use (i.e. website, You Tube etc.)

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* 6. What was the biggest internal challenge(s) faced in setting up a virtual meeting?

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* 7. What do you think are the top 3 pros of holding virtual meetings for Committee of Adjustment?

Cost effective (compared to physical meeting)

Continuity of operations

Enhances information sharing

Increased productivity & efficiency

Increased opportunity for public participation

Contribution to environmental protection (less travel etc.)

Enhanced flexibility, members and staff can participate from anywhere

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What do you think are the top 3 cons of holding virtual meetings for Committee of Adjustment ?

Technical Issues

Losing human connection

Security Issues

Lack of internal IT resources and support

Decreased ability for the public to participate

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Do think that electronic meetings have the ability to enhance public participation in your municipality?

Yes

If no, can you share why?

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* 10. Do you think virtual meetings should continue post Covid?

Yes

Please explain why you support or don't support the continuation of virtual meetings.

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* 11. Would you utilize OACA training materials on holding electronic meetings?

Yes

Do you have any specific topics of interest?