Item - 2026.GG29.21
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by General Government Committee on May 11, 2026. The General Government Committee postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
GG29.21 - Administrative Penalty Tribunal - Chair's 2025 Annual Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The General Government Committee:
1. Deferred the consideration of this item until the June 2, 2026 meeting of the General Government Committee meeting.
Origin
Summary
The Administrative Penalty Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body consisting of 25 public panel members referred to as Hearing Officers. Hearing Officers are appointed by City Council and provide a second, independent review and decision in a parking violation dispute, after a screening review has been completed. Hearing Officers have the authority to affirm, vary or cancel the decision of a Screening Officer and extend time for payment. In carrying out this mandate, the Tribunal is authorized to conduct hearings and hearing reviews. Decisions of the Hearing Officers are final - there is no further appeal.
Under Section 6.7, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, the Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal is responsible for preparing the Annual Report to City Council on the Tribunal's activities.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-286485.pdf
Attachment 1 - Administrative Penalty Tribunal Chair's 2025 Annual Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/gg/bgrd/backgroundfile-286486.pdf
Communications
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred until the June 2, 2026 meeting of the General Government Committee meeting.