In early February 2009, a member of the chamber raised concerns regarding non-local auctioneers. A city policy relating to non-local vendors operating in the city is currently in place for these sorts of circumstances.
The current bylaw requires an outside vendor to apply for a special sales permit which expires 30 days after date of issue; the purchaser is then allowed to host the sales event.
The chamber believes that a de-regulated environment would allow businesses in the city to compete fairly and openly for customers.
Correspondences
Letter to Councillor Dutrisac – May 10, 2010
Resent to Mayor Marianne Matichuk in March 2011.
Response letter from Mayor Marianne Matichuk – August 11, 2011