Item - 2017.EX24.28
Tracking Status
- This item was withdrawn from the agenda of the Executive Committee meeting on April 19, 2017. No further action will be taken on this item.
EX24.28 - Proposed Amendment to the Rules of Council and Committee Debate
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Withdrawn
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Decision
The Executive Committee withdrew the item from the agenda.
Origin
Summary
It is a right of every Councillor to be able to have proper information in order to make good, sound, responsible decisions. When amendments are brought to the floor of Council our procedural by-law currently does not allow Councillors to question City officials, I believe in order to make informed decisions this must be changed.
Often amendments proposed on the floor of Council are deficient of information and I believe not having the ability to publically ask questions of City officials lacks transparency. It is our responsibility that all Councillors are privy to the same information as we are all accountable for the impact a proposed amendment will have on the City.
Allowing Councillors the opportunity to ask questions of City officials will allow us to formulate our decisions more comprehensively, effectively and transparently.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-101842.pdf
(April 10, 2017) Public Notice - Proposed Amendment to the Rules of Council and Committee Debate
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-102516.pdf