Item - 2008.EX22.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 15, 2008 with amendments.
- This item will be considered by Executive Committee on June 26, 2008. It will be considered by City Council on July 15, 2008, subject to the actions of the Executive Committee.
EX22.8 - Review of Indemnification Policy for Members of Council
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 15, 16 and 17, 2008, adopted the following motions:
1. The adoption of the amendments to the Councillor Indemnification Policy set out in Appendix B to this report.
2. The City Manager and the City Solicitor be requested to submit a report to the Executive Committee on indemnifying Councillors for legal advice/support on defamation actions.
3. The City Manager, in consultation with the City Clerk and other appropriate officials, be requested to report to the Executive Committee on the establishment of a Public Official Defender to provide assistance to Members of Council on legal matters in their capacity as public office holders.
4. The City Manager be requested to canvass the Insurance industry to determine if conflict of interest insurance is available to elected officials and report to the Executive Committee for its meeting on November 10, 2008.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-13850.pdf
EX22.8 - Review of Indemnification Policy for Members of Council
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Wards:
- All
Origin
Recommendations
The City Manager recommends:
1. The adoption of the amendments to the Councillor Indemnification Policy set out in Appendix B to this report.
Summary
This report recommends amendments to the Councillor Indemnification Policy in order to alleviate the financial burden that may be experienced by a councillor awaiting the outcome of a legal proceeding and to facilitate obtaining independent legal advice.
Financial Impact
The number of instances and costs per instance that might occur during the course of a year as a result of this Policy cannot be estimated. However, as the City Council budget has historically been under spent, it is recommended that any costs incurred related to the Indemnification Policy be absorbed within the annual City Council operating budget and charged against the Council general expense budget.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact statement.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-13850.pdf