The Corporation of the Township of King
Notice of Appeal Committee Hearing
With Respect to an Order to Control Dog
Issued Under Part V of By-Law No. 2016-85
Take notice that the following appeal will be heard before the Dog Appeal Committee in-person in the Council Chambers of the King Township Municipal Centre, 2585 King Road, King City on:
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Any person wishing to speak for or against the following application is invited to appear at this hearing. Written submissions received prior to the time of hearing will also be given consideration. An agenda along with supporting materials related to the hearing will be published prior to the hearing and available at king.ca/meetings.
Subject of the Order to Control Dog:
Dog Name: ‘Bear’
Owner Name(s): Neeru Gill & Charn Gill
Background:
An ‘Order to Control Dog’ was served on September 17, 2024 stating that on August 16, 2024 an incident involving ‘Bear’ occurred in the Township of King. “Bear” did engage in menacing behavior, leading to an unprovoked bite that resulted in injury to a person. These actions are deemed to be a violation under Township of King By-law # 2016-85, section 5.2.
A request in writing for an appeal of the order was received by the Clerk’s Division on September 27, 2024.
To Participate in the Hearing:
If you wish to be notified of the Decision of the Appeal Committee in respect of this application, you must submit a written request to the Clerk’s Division.
Any person(s) who supports or opposes this hearing but is unable to attend the hearing, may submit a signed, written submission, together with reasons for support or opposition, to the Clerk’s Division at least five (5) days prior to the hearing. If you wish a copy of the decision, please indicate so in your submission.
If you are attending the hearing, register your attendance by notifying Adam Foran, Deputy Clerk in writing at aforan@king.ca no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Important Notice to the Owner: If you do not attend or are not represented at this hearing, the Committee may proceed in your absence and make a decision and close the file.
Dated this 15th day of November, 2024.
Adam Foran
Deputy Clerk
Animal Control Officer Contact:
Kaleb Gardiner
kaleb.gardiner@vaughan.ca
905-832-2281 ex. 3665