Mr. Chair, I just wanted to clarify that in the case of a legitimate community group that was recognized by the municipality, the wording in the bill would not preclude the municipality from acting on behalf of, or in partnership with, that group, or from supporting that group. I appreciate the intent, but the weakness in the specific wording in Mr. Julian's approach means you end up with bodies that have no support or definition. This term would allow virtually any group that the municipality was willing to support and for which they would act as the guarantor to make an application. If a group was in conflict with the municipal council's position, they wouldn't have a chance.
