Item - 2011.EX5.4

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Executive Committee on April 20, 2011. The Executive Committee postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

EX5.4 - Councillor Expense Policy Review

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Executive Commitee deferred consideration of the item pending further consultation and consideration by the Deputy Mayor and the City Clerk.

Origin

(April 6, 2011) Report from the Deputy Mayor and City Clerk

Summary

This report summarizes the results of the review of the Councillor Expense Policy, outlines the proposed changes and responds to motions made at Executive Committee regarding Councillor expenses. The revised Councillor Expense Policy aims to maintain flexibility for Councillors, facilitate their ability to meet the reduced Office Expense Budget limit while enhancing public confidence and accountability in Councillor expenses.

Background Information

(April 6, 2011) Staff Report - Councillor Expense Policy Review
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-37397.pdf
(April 6, 2011) Attachment 1 - Revised Councillor Expense Policy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-37398.pdf
(April 6, 2011) Attachment 2 - Comparison of current Councillor Expense Policy and proposed revised policy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-37399.pdf
(April 6, 2011) Attachment 3 - Interim Policy on Use of Corporate Resources during an Election Period
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-37400.pdf
(April 6, 2011) Attachment 4 - Toronto Public Library Auditorium, Meeting Room and Theatre Policy and Available Locations on March 25, 2011
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-37401.pdf
(April 6, 2011) Attachment 5 - Expense policies for Legislative Assembly of Ontario, House of Commons, TDSB, TCDSB, and Canadian Municipalities
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-37402.pdf
(April 6, 2011) Attachment 6 - Motions referred by Council and Actions Taken
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-37403.pdf

Communications

(April 14, 2011) E-mail from Peter Clarke (EX.Supp.EX5.4.1)
(April 16, 2011) E-mail from Peter Clarke (EX.Supp.EX5.4.2)

Motions

Motion to Defer Item moved by Councillor Doug Holyday (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred pending further consultation and consideration by the Deputy Mayor and the City Clerk.