Item - 2023.EX1.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on December 6, 2022. The Executive Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
- See also 2022.MM47.39
EX1.8 - Allowing Councillors Who Aren't Running to Maintain Communication with Constituents
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Executive Committee:
1. Referred the item to the City Manager and the City Clerk, for consideration in consultation with the Integrity Commissioner, along with a request for clarifications on the role and duties of elected officials and City staff including responsibilities, public communications and consultations during the election period and election black out period and the period after the election and before the end of the prior term. The above noted officials are also requested to consult the Mayor and City Councillors to obtain their perspective.
Origin
Summary
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, referred Motion MM47.39, to the Executive Committee for further consideration.
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Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Joe Mihevc, recommends that:
1. City Council amend Section 4.7b of the Constituency Services and Office Budget and
Section 5 of the Use of City Resources During an Election policy to allow Members not
seeking re-election, by virtue having not registered at the close of nominations, to be
able to publish communications, such as flyers, newsletters, enewsletters and website
updates between nomination day and election day and that related expenses be paid by
the City as part of the Constituency Services and Office Budget.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-230127.pdf
Motions
That the Executive Committee:
1. Refer the item to the City Manager and the City Clerk, for consideration in consultation with the Integrity Commissioner, along with a request for clarifications on the role and duties of elected officials and City staff including responsibilities, public communications and consultations during the election period and election black out period and the period after the election and before the end of the prior term. The above noted officials are also requested to consult the Mayor and City Councillors to obtain their perspective.