Governance and Council Operations Committee

​Composition:          Minimum of four Members of Council, except the Mayor who shall be an ex-officio Member of such committee

 

Term of Office:        Concurrent with the term of Council, ending November 14, 2026, or until successors are appointed

 

Established by:      Council Resolution (November 16, 2022)

 

Meetings:                  Quarterly or as required by the Chair

 

Reports to:               City Council

 

Supported by:         City Clerk’s Office

 

Committee Structure/Responsibilities:

 

To consider initiatives that have a direct impact on Members of Council to increase awareness and compliance with Corporate policy and procedures, including:

 

  • the accountability and transparency provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 (e.g., Code of Conduct, Integrity Commissioner)
  • Council Governance, Structure and Composition
  • Council Procedure By-law and meeting procedures
  • Mayor's Office and Council Office administrative matters
  • Member expense policy matters

 

      Current Members:

      Councillor Vicente, Chair

      Councillor Toor, Vice-Chair

      Councillor Brar

      Councillor Santos

      Councillor Singh

 

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