Item - 2015.EX4.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 31, 2015 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on March 25, 2015 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on March 31, 2015.
- See also By-law 740-2015
EX4.1 - Amendment to the Fixed Terms of the Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar Functions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on March 31, April 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Article IV, Section 3-24 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers to change the term of the Lobbyist Registrar to a seven (7) year non-renewable term.
2. City Council amend Article V, Section 3-28 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers to change the term of the Ombudsman to a seven (7) year non-renewable term.
3. City Council direct that the term changes for the Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar come into effect for future Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar appointments.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-77955.pdf
Communications (City Council)
EX4.1 - Amendment to the Fixed Terms of the Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar Functions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend Article IV, Section 3-24 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers to change the term of the Lobbyist Registrar to a seven (7) year non-renewable term.
2. City Council amend Article V, Section 3-28 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers to change the term of the Ombudsman to a seven (7) year non-renewable term.
3. City Council direct that the term changes for the Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar come into effect for future Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar appointments.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends amending the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 3, Accountability Officers to provide a non-renewable fixed seven (7) year term for the Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar function. A non-renewable term is consistent with what is already in place for Toronto's Auditor General and Integrity Commissioner.
The terms of the Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar are currently five (5) years, renewable once for an additional five (5) years. The recommended term amendments will come into effect with future Ombudsman and Lobbyist Registrar appointments.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-77955.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Jim Karygiannis