RECC Governance and Public Engagement Summary
Background
On December 11, 2025, Truro Town Council received a presentation outlining recent governance challenges at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre (RECC) and the management of the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds. This came after the Municipality of Colchester issued notice to terminate the Operating Agreement, providing 90 days' notice on October 31, 2025.
To address these issues, the Town of Truro, in collaboration with the Municipality of Colchester, began considering changes to the governance structure of the RECC.
During this Special Council Meeting, Council members emphasized the importance of public input in shaping the future governance model for the RECC. As a result, Council passed a motion directing staff to engage with the Municipality of Colchester, consider amendments to the Society’s Bylaws, and conduct public engagement, including receiving input from the RECC CEO, before reporting back with recommendations.
Public Engagement Process
The public engagement process was initiated to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with municipal expectations. Residents and stakeholders were invited to provide feedback on the proposed governance changes, share their concerns, and suggest improvements. The engagement included an online survey, which ran from December 22 to January 5.
The Summary of Results from the public engagement process are outlined below, and a digital file of all individual responses was provided to the Town Council in advance of the Public Council Meeting on January 12, 2026.
pdf RECC and CNSCCS Governance and Public Engagement Summary(170 KB)
