Item - 2018.EX34.31
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 22, 2018 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on May 14, 2018 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 22, 2018.
- See also MM39.2
- See also By-law 611-2018
EX34.31 - Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 223, Remuneration for Council Members
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 22, 23 and 24, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 223, Remuneration for City Council Members to impose a lifetime maximum severance amount of 12 months salary per Member.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-114824.pdf
EX34.31 - Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 223, Remuneration for Council Members
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend Municipal Code Chapter 223, Remuneration for City Council Members to impose a lifetime maximum severance amount of 12 months salary per Member.
Origin
Summary
City Council on April 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2018, referred Motion MM39.2 to the Executive Committee.
As per Municipal Code Chapter 223, Council Members are entitled to severance remuneration equal to one month salary per year of service to a maximum of 12 months.
The intent of severance is to allow for time to seek another job. However, if the Council Member returns to serve in Council after a resignation it defeats the purpose of the severance. The return to service restarts the clock on the severance which is a potential unwarranted additional payment. Therefore, I recommend that severance be limited to a lifetime maximum of one year's salary.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-114824.pdf
Speakers
Miroslav Glavic
Motions
Councillor Thompson, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that comments by a member of the public were disparaging and impugned the integrity of members of the Executive Committee and of City staff.