Item - 2021.EX22.7
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 7 and 8, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on March 30, 2021 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021.
EX22.7 - Reviews of Proxy Voting and the Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for Members of Council
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 7 and 8, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for Members of Council to:
a. provide that if a Member does not intend to attend any committee or board meetings during the leave, Council may take steps to fill the Member's vacancies on committees and boards on a temporary basis during the leave, subject to the Member resuming their seat at the end of the leave; and
b. authorize the use of the Council staff replacement budget to pay for one additional staff Member for the duration of the leave.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-164617.pdf
EX22.7 - Reviews of Proxy Voting and the Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for Members of Council
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy for Members of Council to:
a. provide that if a Member does not intend to attend any committee or board meetings during the leave, Council may take steps to fill the Member's vacancies on committees and boards on a temporary basis during the leave, subject to the Member resuming their seat at the end of the leave; and
b. authorize the use of the Council staff replacement budget to pay for one additional staff Member for the duration of the leave.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide information on the merits of proxy voting and on options to strengthen Council's Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy, both requested by the Executive Committee.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-164617.pdf