Item - 2014.EX42.13

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Executive Committee on May 27, 2014 and was deferred indefinitely. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

EX42.13 - Integrity by Design - Report on the Review of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred Indefinitely

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Executive Committee deferred the item indefinitely.

Origin

(May 8, 2014) Report from the Integrity Commissioner

Summary

On July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2013, the Integrity Commissioner reported on the work of the office to City Council for 2012-2013 and goals for 2013-2014. One of these goals was to review the Code of Conduct for Members of Council ("Code of Conduct"). This review was undertaken in consultation with the offices of the City Clerk, City Solicitor and City Manager. As a result, this report recommends a number of amendments to the Code of Conduct.

Background Information

(May 8, 2014) Report from the Integrity Commissioner on Integrity by Design - Report on the Review of the Code of Conduct for Members of Council
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69261.pdf
(May 8, 2014) Attachment 1 - Black-lined version of Code of Conduct for Members of Council
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69264.pdf
(May 8, 2014) Attachment 2 - Clean copy of proposed amended Code of Conduct for Members of Council
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69265.pdf
(May 8, 2014) Attachment 3 - Proposed Declaration to be signed by all Members of Council
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69266.pdf
(May 8, 2014) Attachment 4 - Donor Declaration Form
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69267.pdf
(May 8, 2014) Attachment 5 - Travel Declaration Form
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69268.pdf
(May 8, 2014) Attachment 6 - Gifts and Benefits Reporting Form
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-69269.pdf

Communications

(May 23, 2014) E-mail from Linda Makarchuk (EX.New.EX42.13.1)
(May 26, 2014) Submission from Keith Weaver (EX.New.EX42.13.2)

Speakers

Miroslav Glavic
Councillor Janet Davis

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Michael Thompson (Redundant)

Ruling by Deputy Mayor Norman Kelly

That motion 1 by Councillor Thompson is redundant as motion 2 by Councillor Minnan-Wong to defer the item indefinitely carried.

2 - Motion to Defer Item Indefinitely moved by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Carried)

Vote (Defer Item Indefinitely) May-27-2014

Result: Carried	Majority Required - Minnan-Wong - Defer item indefinitely
Total members that voted Yes: 6	Members that voted Yes are Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Norman Kelly (Chair), Peter Leon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Anthony Perruzza
Total members that voted No: 3	Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Cesar Palacio, Michael Thompson
Total members that were Absent: 4	Members that were absent are Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, David Shiner