If the Council decides not to accept the petition, any petitioner can appeal the decision to the Tribunal. An appeal to the Tribunal concerning any section of this Act is implemented by notifying, in writing, the clerk of the initiating municipality. Legal assistance is not required. If Council decides to proceed, they must appoint an Engineer within 60 days of reaching the decision. If an environmental appraisal is required, the Council must instruct the Engineer to prepare a preliminary report.
Engineer calls on-site meeting.
Engineer prepares a report and files with the Clerk within six months, or as extended. Council should pass a resolution that they intend to proceed. If Council decides not to proceed, any petitioner can appeal to the Tribunal. For information regarding the basis for your assessment, see the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Factsheet, Understanding your Drainage Assessment , Agdex 557. Other clerks send notice to assessed or compensated owners in their municipality.