GATINEAU CONSULTING RESIDENTS ON ITS FUTURE HERITAGE POLICY

Gatineau, August 25, 2011. – Gatineau will be holding public consultations this fall to develop its future heritage policy in connection with its cultural policy.

Two-step Consultation

Information session
The first component consists of two information sessions, at which Gatineau will present to participants the draft policy, followed by a question period. These sessions are in preparation for the public hearings.

Date: Monday, September 19, 2011
Time: starting at 6 p.m.
Location: Aylmer service centre, salle du Conseil, 115 rue Principale Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Time: starting at 6 p.m.
Location: Gatineau sports centre,
850 boulevard de la Gappe, room 254

Public hearing
The second step is the public hearing, which will take place on October 5 at Maison du citoyen, starting at 3:30 p.m. At this hearing, participants will have the opportunity to indicate their thoughts by:

1. submitting and presenting a written brief,
2. submitting a written brief without presenting it, or
3. verbally expressing your opinion without submitting a brief.

Anyone interested in submitting a brief should first check the instructions and send in their brief or comments before September 28 by:

• Internet: www.gatineau.ca,
• fax: 819 243-2341, or
• e-mail: toponymie@gatineau.ca

Please note that all of the documentation is posted on the municipal Web site at www.gatineau.ca. It is also available at the municipal library points of services and in the municipal service centres.