Ethics Commissioner Appointment Options
Motion
That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend that Council 1.Retain the status quo of utilizing an ad-hoc Commissioner to investigate any informal and formal complaints; and 2. Direct staff to establish an Ethics Commissioner line item within the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for $107,000 to cover the costs associated with complaint and investigation processing and four one-hour digital seminars on governance matters with Council.
Sources
Agenda itemCity agenda, whole meeting
Staff reportPage 1
Purpose
To outline options for establishing an appointed Ethics Commissioner and a proposed selection criteria for recruiting an Ethics Commissioner.
Staff recommendation
That the Governance and Priorities Committee select one of the following options: Option 1 That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend that Council: 1. Retain the status quo of utilizing an ad-hoc Commissioner to investigate any informal and formal complaints; and 2. Direct staff to establish an Ethics Commissioner line item within the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for $107,000 to cover the costs associated with complaint and investigation processing and four one-hour digital seminars on governance matters with Council. Option 2 That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend that Council: 1. …
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