This document provides information about two organizations, Wishart Municipal Law Group (WMG) and Expertise for Municipalities Non-Profit Association (E4m), that offer services and support to municipalities. WMG is a division of a law firm that provides municipal legal services. E4m is a non-profit that offers services like temporary staffing, training, and research to small municipalities. The document outlines the services each organization provides and emphasizes that their goal is to empower excellence in municipalities by sharing expertise and being affordable. It encourages municipalities to contact them for help figuring out solutions.
Local government in England comprises 375 councils that provide over 700 services to residents. The Local Government Act of 1888 established county councils that were later reorganized in 1974 into a two-tier system of county and district councils. In some areas unitary authorities have replaced the two-tier system, providing all local government services. England is also divided into nine administrative regions, counties, districts, and parishes for local governance.
Good Reasons Why a City Needs and Economic Development Authority in MinnesotaDan Schleck
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Many Cities in Minnesota need an Economic Development Authority (EDA) or a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and this presentation discusses some of the reasons why this is important.
This document provides information about an upcoming two-day workshop on January 29-30, 2015 in Toronto titled "6th Advanced Creating & Enforcing Municipal By-Laws". The workshop will provide best practices for creating, reviewing, and enforcing municipal by-laws. It will include sessions on drafting enforceable by-laws, addressing social issues through by-laws, balancing individual and community rights, and defending against court challenges. The workshop is aimed at municipal lawyers, clerks, enforcement officers and councillors.
CCB was a initiative step under the Musharaf regime in Local governance to empowerment of local citizen to be a part of development. provision about CCB given in Devolution plan and Local Government Ordinance 2001,
this document give idea about CCB how it works and formulation and procedure also given a statistical data about its progress and performance.
A3 ontario not for-profit corporations act-lynn eakin_2011 ed forumocasiconference
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The document provides an overview of the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) which modernizes corporate legislation for nonprofits in Ontario. It discusses the background and development of ONCA, key features including incorporation procedures, director duties and commercial activities, and complications regarding public benefit corporations, member rights, and director roles. The Ontario Nonprofit Network is asking for amendments to address these issues prior to ONCA being proclaimed into law.
1. The document discusses the role of local governments in development in the Philippines based on provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991. It outlines the basic services and regulatory functions devolved to local government units as well as their organizational structure and revenue sources.
2. Key issues in decentralization mentioned include the inadequacy of internal revenue shares for local governments, lack of support for tertiary health services, and the need to further devolve powers, functions and taxing authority. Problems associated with decentralization include the entrenchment of political dynasties and increased potential for corruption.
3. The Local Government Code of 1991 is considered a milestone that increased autonomy of local governments through devolution of certain powers from
The Traditional Leaders Act establishes a governance structure for communal lands and resettlement areas led by chiefs and including headmen and village heads. Chiefs are appointed by the President and have responsibilities including ensuring natural resources are sustainably used, adjudicating land disputes, and notifying authorities of disasters. Headmen and village heads assist chiefs in executing environmental law and village assemblies consider local environmental issues. The Act thus provides a traditional framework for communities to manage their local environment and resolve environmental disputes.
The document discusses the powers and functions of local legislative bodies called Sanggunians in the Philippines according to the Local Government Code. It outlines that Sanggunians have multi-faceted powers including legislation, regulation, revenue generation, and oversight. Some key powers and functions mentioned are enacting ordinances, approving the local budget, reviewing policies and programs of the local executive branch, and ensuring compliance with legislative intent. The document also discusses concepts like quorum, veto powers, effectivity of ordinances, and areas the Sanggunian can regulate and legislate.
Local government in England comprises 375 councils that provide over 700 services to residents. The Local Government Act of 1888 established county councils that were later reorganized in 1974 into a two-tier system of county and district councils. In some areas unitary authorities have replaced the two-tier system, providing all local government services. England is also divided into nine administrative regions, counties, districts, and parishes for local governance.
Good Reasons Why a City Needs and Economic Development Authority in MinnesotaDan Schleck
Ā
Many Cities in Minnesota need an Economic Development Authority (EDA) or a Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and this presentation discusses some of the reasons why this is important.
This document provides information about an upcoming two-day workshop on January 29-30, 2015 in Toronto titled "6th Advanced Creating & Enforcing Municipal By-Laws". The workshop will provide best practices for creating, reviewing, and enforcing municipal by-laws. It will include sessions on drafting enforceable by-laws, addressing social issues through by-laws, balancing individual and community rights, and defending against court challenges. The workshop is aimed at municipal lawyers, clerks, enforcement officers and councillors.
CCB was a initiative step under the Musharaf regime in Local governance to empowerment of local citizen to be a part of development. provision about CCB given in Devolution plan and Local Government Ordinance 2001,
this document give idea about CCB how it works and formulation and procedure also given a statistical data about its progress and performance.
A3 ontario not for-profit corporations act-lynn eakin_2011 ed forumocasiconference
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The document provides an overview of the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) which modernizes corporate legislation for nonprofits in Ontario. It discusses the background and development of ONCA, key features including incorporation procedures, director duties and commercial activities, and complications regarding public benefit corporations, member rights, and director roles. The Ontario Nonprofit Network is asking for amendments to address these issues prior to ONCA being proclaimed into law.
1. The document discusses the role of local governments in development in the Philippines based on provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991. It outlines the basic services and regulatory functions devolved to local government units as well as their organizational structure and revenue sources.
2. Key issues in decentralization mentioned include the inadequacy of internal revenue shares for local governments, lack of support for tertiary health services, and the need to further devolve powers, functions and taxing authority. Problems associated with decentralization include the entrenchment of political dynasties and increased potential for corruption.
3. The Local Government Code of 1991 is considered a milestone that increased autonomy of local governments through devolution of certain powers from
The Traditional Leaders Act establishes a governance structure for communal lands and resettlement areas led by chiefs and including headmen and village heads. Chiefs are appointed by the President and have responsibilities including ensuring natural resources are sustainably used, adjudicating land disputes, and notifying authorities of disasters. Headmen and village heads assist chiefs in executing environmental law and village assemblies consider local environmental issues. The Act thus provides a traditional framework for communities to manage their local environment and resolve environmental disputes.
The document discusses the powers and functions of local legislative bodies called Sanggunians in the Philippines according to the Local Government Code. It outlines that Sanggunians have multi-faceted powers including legislation, regulation, revenue generation, and oversight. Some key powers and functions mentioned are enacting ordinances, approving the local budget, reviewing policies and programs of the local executive branch, and ensuring compliance with legislative intent. The document also discusses concepts like quorum, veto powers, effectivity of ordinances, and areas the Sanggunian can regulate and legislate.
Local government systems in punjab by lr 05032015DUNYA NEWS
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The document provides a comparative analysis of local government systems in 2001 (LGO 2001) and 2013 (LGO 2013) in Punjab, Pakistan. It summarizes that LGO 2001 established district, tehsil, union, and village councils, providing complete decentralization. LGO 2013 established provincial commissions and authorities at the district level, providing only partial decentralization by limiting village councils' roles. The document also analyzes functions of district health authorities and councils under LGO 2013, and discusses critical gaps in devolution of powers as well as sustainability factors for local government systems.
Political Demographics of the 2014 Utah Legislature and Its Effect on the Leg...Parsons Behle & Latimer
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The 2014 Utah legislature was dominated by Republicans, who held supermajorities in both the House and Senate. This resulted in Republican-sponsored bills passing at much higher rates than Democrat-sponsored bills. The legislature was also unusually productive, passing over 500 bills, with the Senate passing bills at a higher rate per member than the House. The large number of new House members did not seem to negatively impact productivity.
The document summarizes the levels of local government in the Philippines. It outlines that autonomous regions have the most power, with only one existing currently. Provinces are the highest level outside autonomous regions. Cities and municipalities are divided into independent cities not part of provinces, component cities within provinces, and municipalities within provinces. The smallest level is barangays, which make up cities and municipalities. All local governments have executive and legislative branches, but no judicial branch. Elected officials have 3-year terms with a limit of 3 consecutive terms.
The Utah Legislature: What Happened in 2012 and How to Protect Your Business ...Parsons Behle & Latimer
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This document summarizes a presentation given to the Association for Corporate Growth about the 2012 Utah state legislature session and how businesses can protect themselves in 2013. It discusses the composition of the legislature, major themes and bills from 2012 including local government, environmental boards, states' rights, and health insurance mandates. It outlines likely study issues for 2013 and encourages businesses to get involved by contacting their legislators. The presentation aims to educate businesses on issues that could affect them.
Implementing Rules of the Local Government Code of the PhilippinesHarve Abella
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This document outlines rules and regulations for implementing the Local Government Code of 1991 in the Philippines. It discusses policies around decentralization and local autonomy. It also establishes guidelines for creating, dividing, merging, and altering the boundaries of local government units (LGUs) like provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. Requirements are outlined for income, population, and land area needed to create or reclassify LGUs. The process involves petitions, certifications, and plebiscites.
This document discusses appointive local officials and their responsibilities. It states that the local chief executive is responsible for human resources and development in their unit. It also discusses that local chief executives can hire temporary employees for local projects without Civil Service approval. The document also summarizes cases related to appointments of local officials and their authority. It outlines the disciplinary powers and process for local chief executives over appointive local officials and employees.
The document provides information for a City Council study session on a proposed minimum wage and paid sick leave ordinance in Emeryville, California. It includes: an overview of existing wage policies; background on the draft ordinance; a summary of public comments; recommendations from an Economic Development Advisory Committee; additional analysis of issues like small business definitions, tipped employees, and medical benefit credits; potential exemptions or phased implementation; and details on paid sick leave requirements. The draft ordinance would set the initial minimum wage rate at the current living wage rate of $14.42 per hour effective July 1, 2015.
The document discusses concepts related to states and governments. It defines a state as having four essential elements - people, territory, sovereignty, and government. It describes different forms of government according to factors like the number of rulers and the relationship between national and local levels. Various functions of governments are also outlined, including lawmaking, policy implementation, and interpreting laws. Local governments play an important role in areas like health, agriculture, and small infrastructure. However, Philippine local governments rely heavily on income from the national government.
Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...Parsons Behle & Latimer
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This document summarizes a presentation given to the Utah Nonprofits Association about how the Utah state legislature impacts nonprofit organizations. The presentation discusses the composition and activities of the 2012 legislative session, including the high number of bills introduced and passed. It outlines several issues that affected nonprofits, such as employment laws, local government regulation, and health insurance mandates. The presentation emphasizes the importance for nonprofits to get involved in the legislative process by building relationships with legislators, monitoring issues, and lobbying for or against bills that could help or harm their organizations. It also previews potential issues that may arise in the 2013 legislative session.
1. The document outlines the powers, duties, and functions of local chief executives like Punong Barangay, Mayors, and Provincial Governors according to the Local Government Code of 1991.
2. Punong Barangay has relatively more power than Mayors or Governors and exercises basic duties like executing laws and ordinances, presiding over sessions, and settling disputes.
3. Mayors and Provincial Governors are mandated to promote general welfare, enforce laws, generate resources, and ensure basic services as the chief executives of their localities.
The document discusses the role of local governments in the Philippines according to the Local Government Code. It outlines that the code aims to devolve responsibilities to local governments to empower them and make them effective partners in national development. It also describes the structure of local governments from provinces down to barangays and their powers and functions based on the code. Key aspects covered are services devolved to local governments, revenue sharing, and the executive and legislative branches of each local government unit.
This document provides an observation report and recommendations on the call-out operation in Porgera, Papua New Guinea. It finds that the illegal mining population has dropped drastically to around 20 people per day and law and order has improved. However, it recommends that stakeholders such as the Enga Provincial Government strategize for a governance phase where district capacity is rebuilt and communities take ownership of mine-related activities. Specific recommendations include investigating dual roles of some councillors, scrutinizing the local Porgera/Paiela authority, and reviewing benefit payout processes that have been abused. The overall goal is to achieve long-term peace in the Porgera Valley through strong community control and empowerment.
The role of local government in development involves administering basic services at the local level as delegated by national government. These include health, agriculture, infrastructure, and regulatory functions. Local governments generate revenue through taxes and shares of national taxes to fund their operations. While the Local Government Code of 1991 devolved many responsibilities and increased autonomy of local governments, issues remain such as inadequate funding, interference in personnel matters, and the need to further broaden tax bases and devolve additional powers and functions.
This document outlines the internal rules and procedures for the Sangguniang Bayan of Bustos, Bulacan from 2010 to 2013. It establishes that the Sangguniang Bayan shall adhere to these rules in conducting its business. The rules cover the composition and duties of Sangguniang Bayan members, as well as principles such as serving the public interest and encouraging public participation. The document aims to help the Sangguniang Bayan perform its legislative functions efficiently according to the Local Government Code of 1991.
This document summarizes a presentation about areas of autonomy in the Muslim Mindanao region and the implications for governance. It outlines the region's history, legal basis, challenges, and classification of agencies. Some key challenges include national government agencies treating ARMM local governments as if there is no autonomy, lack of regional oversight over budgets, and fiscal dependency on the national government. Ways forward include complete devolution of oversight to the region, empowering it over resources, and strengthening transportation and communication systems to improve governance.
The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Sangguniang Barangay, which is the legislative body of the Barangay. It describes that the Sangguniang Barangay is composed of the Punong Barangay and 7 regular members. It lists the Sangguniang Barangay's powers to enact ordinances, submit suggestions to higher local governments, assist in cooperative enterprises, regulate the use of facilities, solicit funds and assistance, provide compensation and per diems, hold fundraisers, authorize contracts and purchases, prescribe fines, and organize community programs and services.
Highlights of the co operative societies act and rulesCo-operatives
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The document summarizes key aspects of the Co-operative Societies Act and Rules regarding co-operative societies in Kenya. Some of the main points covered include:
- Amendments to by-laws must be registered and are binding on members.
- Societies must keep copies of relevant documents at their registered office and file annual returns including audited accounts.
- Membership is limited to one society per person with some exceptions.
- Disputes are referred to the Co-operative Tribunal.
- Officers cannot receive payment without approval and members cease eligibility for remuneration if payment rules are contravened.
- Societies must maintain a reserve fund and have budgets approved before operating.
Power duties functions ra 7160 sec 465 468 467 local government codeCherry Belle Milagrosa
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The document outlines the powers, duties, and functions of provincial governors and sanggunian panlalawigans (provincial boards) according to the Local Government Code of 1991. It states that governors are mandated to promote general welfare in their provinces through exercising executive powers. Some of a governor's key responsibilities include enforcing laws; generating resources; ensuring basic services; and appointing officials. Sanggunian panlalawigans are responsible for legislative duties like enacting ordinances, appropriating funds, and establishing councils. They work to maintain peace, protect the environment, and provide for constituents' safety, health, education, and livelihood.
This document discusses a proposed city charter for Costa Mesa, California that would replace state general laws for municipal affairs. It addresses how the charter may affect issues like land use and parks, elections, resident rights, fiscal impacts, public contracting, and pension liabilities. Concerns are raised that a poorly written charter could enable abuses of power by the city council and reduce citizen protections. Proponents argue the charter is needed to address the city's pension debt, but opponents believe it concentrates too much power without sufficient checks and balances.
The document provides an orientation for new members of the City of San Angelo Development Corporation Board. It outlines the COSADC mission to retain, strengthen and diversify jobs in San Angelo. It introduces the new board members and city staff. It reviews public meeting requirements and the regular board meeting schedule. It also summarizes the types of projects that can be funded through Type A and Type B economic development sales tax revenues.
Local government systems in punjab by lr 05032015DUNYA NEWS
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The document provides a comparative analysis of local government systems in 2001 (LGO 2001) and 2013 (LGO 2013) in Punjab, Pakistan. It summarizes that LGO 2001 established district, tehsil, union, and village councils, providing complete decentralization. LGO 2013 established provincial commissions and authorities at the district level, providing only partial decentralization by limiting village councils' roles. The document also analyzes functions of district health authorities and councils under LGO 2013, and discusses critical gaps in devolution of powers as well as sustainability factors for local government systems.
Political Demographics of the 2014 Utah Legislature and Its Effect on the Leg...Parsons Behle & Latimer
Ā
The 2014 Utah legislature was dominated by Republicans, who held supermajorities in both the House and Senate. This resulted in Republican-sponsored bills passing at much higher rates than Democrat-sponsored bills. The legislature was also unusually productive, passing over 500 bills, with the Senate passing bills at a higher rate per member than the House. The large number of new House members did not seem to negatively impact productivity.
The document summarizes the levels of local government in the Philippines. It outlines that autonomous regions have the most power, with only one existing currently. Provinces are the highest level outside autonomous regions. Cities and municipalities are divided into independent cities not part of provinces, component cities within provinces, and municipalities within provinces. The smallest level is barangays, which make up cities and municipalities. All local governments have executive and legislative branches, but no judicial branch. Elected officials have 3-year terms with a limit of 3 consecutive terms.
The Utah Legislature: What Happened in 2012 and How to Protect Your Business ...Parsons Behle & Latimer
Ā
This document summarizes a presentation given to the Association for Corporate Growth about the 2012 Utah state legislature session and how businesses can protect themselves in 2013. It discusses the composition of the legislature, major themes and bills from 2012 including local government, environmental boards, states' rights, and health insurance mandates. It outlines likely study issues for 2013 and encourages businesses to get involved by contacting their legislators. The presentation aims to educate businesses on issues that could affect them.
Implementing Rules of the Local Government Code of the PhilippinesHarve Abella
Ā
This document outlines rules and regulations for implementing the Local Government Code of 1991 in the Philippines. It discusses policies around decentralization and local autonomy. It also establishes guidelines for creating, dividing, merging, and altering the boundaries of local government units (LGUs) like provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. Requirements are outlined for income, population, and land area needed to create or reclassify LGUs. The process involves petitions, certifications, and plebiscites.
This document discusses appointive local officials and their responsibilities. It states that the local chief executive is responsible for human resources and development in their unit. It also discusses that local chief executives can hire temporary employees for local projects without Civil Service approval. The document also summarizes cases related to appointments of local officials and their authority. It outlines the disciplinary powers and process for local chief executives over appointive local officials and employees.
The document provides information for a City Council study session on a proposed minimum wage and paid sick leave ordinance in Emeryville, California. It includes: an overview of existing wage policies; background on the draft ordinance; a summary of public comments; recommendations from an Economic Development Advisory Committee; additional analysis of issues like small business definitions, tipped employees, and medical benefit credits; potential exemptions or phased implementation; and details on paid sick leave requirements. The draft ordinance would set the initial minimum wage rate at the current living wage rate of $14.42 per hour effective July 1, 2015.
The document discusses concepts related to states and governments. It defines a state as having four essential elements - people, territory, sovereignty, and government. It describes different forms of government according to factors like the number of rulers and the relationship between national and local levels. Various functions of governments are also outlined, including lawmaking, policy implementation, and interpreting laws. Local governments play an important role in areas like health, agriculture, and small infrastructure. However, Philippine local governments rely heavily on income from the national government.
Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...Parsons Behle & Latimer
Ā
This document summarizes a presentation given to the Utah Nonprofits Association about how the Utah state legislature impacts nonprofit organizations. The presentation discusses the composition and activities of the 2012 legislative session, including the high number of bills introduced and passed. It outlines several issues that affected nonprofits, such as employment laws, local government regulation, and health insurance mandates. The presentation emphasizes the importance for nonprofits to get involved in the legislative process by building relationships with legislators, monitoring issues, and lobbying for or against bills that could help or harm their organizations. It also previews potential issues that may arise in the 2013 legislative session.
1. The document outlines the powers, duties, and functions of local chief executives like Punong Barangay, Mayors, and Provincial Governors according to the Local Government Code of 1991.
2. Punong Barangay has relatively more power than Mayors or Governors and exercises basic duties like executing laws and ordinances, presiding over sessions, and settling disputes.
3. Mayors and Provincial Governors are mandated to promote general welfare, enforce laws, generate resources, and ensure basic services as the chief executives of their localities.
The document discusses the role of local governments in the Philippines according to the Local Government Code. It outlines that the code aims to devolve responsibilities to local governments to empower them and make them effective partners in national development. It also describes the structure of local governments from provinces down to barangays and their powers and functions based on the code. Key aspects covered are services devolved to local governments, revenue sharing, and the executive and legislative branches of each local government unit.
This document provides an observation report and recommendations on the call-out operation in Porgera, Papua New Guinea. It finds that the illegal mining population has dropped drastically to around 20 people per day and law and order has improved. However, it recommends that stakeholders such as the Enga Provincial Government strategize for a governance phase where district capacity is rebuilt and communities take ownership of mine-related activities. Specific recommendations include investigating dual roles of some councillors, scrutinizing the local Porgera/Paiela authority, and reviewing benefit payout processes that have been abused. The overall goal is to achieve long-term peace in the Porgera Valley through strong community control and empowerment.
The role of local government in development involves administering basic services at the local level as delegated by national government. These include health, agriculture, infrastructure, and regulatory functions. Local governments generate revenue through taxes and shares of national taxes to fund their operations. While the Local Government Code of 1991 devolved many responsibilities and increased autonomy of local governments, issues remain such as inadequate funding, interference in personnel matters, and the need to further broaden tax bases and devolve additional powers and functions.
This document outlines the internal rules and procedures for the Sangguniang Bayan of Bustos, Bulacan from 2010 to 2013. It establishes that the Sangguniang Bayan shall adhere to these rules in conducting its business. The rules cover the composition and duties of Sangguniang Bayan members, as well as principles such as serving the public interest and encouraging public participation. The document aims to help the Sangguniang Bayan perform its legislative functions efficiently according to the Local Government Code of 1991.
This document summarizes a presentation about areas of autonomy in the Muslim Mindanao region and the implications for governance. It outlines the region's history, legal basis, challenges, and classification of agencies. Some key challenges include national government agencies treating ARMM local governments as if there is no autonomy, lack of regional oversight over budgets, and fiscal dependency on the national government. Ways forward include complete devolution of oversight to the region, empowering it over resources, and strengthening transportation and communication systems to improve governance.
The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Sangguniang Barangay, which is the legislative body of the Barangay. It describes that the Sangguniang Barangay is composed of the Punong Barangay and 7 regular members. It lists the Sangguniang Barangay's powers to enact ordinances, submit suggestions to higher local governments, assist in cooperative enterprises, regulate the use of facilities, solicit funds and assistance, provide compensation and per diems, hold fundraisers, authorize contracts and purchases, prescribe fines, and organize community programs and services.
Highlights of the co operative societies act and rulesCo-operatives
Ā
The document summarizes key aspects of the Co-operative Societies Act and Rules regarding co-operative societies in Kenya. Some of the main points covered include:
- Amendments to by-laws must be registered and are binding on members.
- Societies must keep copies of relevant documents at their registered office and file annual returns including audited accounts.
- Membership is limited to one society per person with some exceptions.
- Disputes are referred to the Co-operative Tribunal.
- Officers cannot receive payment without approval and members cease eligibility for remuneration if payment rules are contravened.
- Societies must maintain a reserve fund and have budgets approved before operating.
Power duties functions ra 7160 sec 465 468 467 local government codeCherry Belle Milagrosa
Ā
The document outlines the powers, duties, and functions of provincial governors and sanggunian panlalawigans (provincial boards) according to the Local Government Code of 1991. It states that governors are mandated to promote general welfare in their provinces through exercising executive powers. Some of a governor's key responsibilities include enforcing laws; generating resources; ensuring basic services; and appointing officials. Sanggunian panlalawigans are responsible for legislative duties like enacting ordinances, appropriating funds, and establishing councils. They work to maintain peace, protect the environment, and provide for constituents' safety, health, education, and livelihood.
This document discusses a proposed city charter for Costa Mesa, California that would replace state general laws for municipal affairs. It addresses how the charter may affect issues like land use and parks, elections, resident rights, fiscal impacts, public contracting, and pension liabilities. Concerns are raised that a poorly written charter could enable abuses of power by the city council and reduce citizen protections. Proponents argue the charter is needed to address the city's pension debt, but opponents believe it concentrates too much power without sufficient checks and balances.
The document provides an orientation for new members of the City of San Angelo Development Corporation Board. It outlines the COSADC mission to retain, strengthen and diversify jobs in San Angelo. It introduces the new board members and city staff. It reviews public meeting requirements and the regular board meeting schedule. It also summarizes the types of projects that can be funded through Type A and Type B economic development sales tax revenues.
The document provides an overview of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA) of South Africa. It discusses key aspects of each act, including that the PFMA provides a framework for accounting officer functions and roles, while the MFMA takes a more instructive approach. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of various entities under the acts, such as National and Provincial Treasuries, municipal councils, mayors, municipal managers, and chief financial officers. The presentation aims to modernize municipal finance management and promote better governance.
The document provides an overview of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Municipal Financial Management Act (MFMA) of South Africa. It discusses that the PFMA provides the framework for accounting officer functions and roles, while the MFMA takes a more instructive approach. It also outlines the key roles and responsibilities of various entities under the financial governance framework, including municipal councils, the executive mayor, municipal manager, and chief financial officer.
Week 10, budget approval and budget communicationwillshatcher
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The document discusses the complex budget approval process between various levels of government and the importance of effective communication. It outlines the roles of different public budgeting actors like agency heads, central budget offices, and legislative bodies. The challenges of justifying expenditures and gaining approval from politicians motivated by reelection are also examined.
The document outlines the bylaws of the Olympic Park Neighborhood Council in Los Angeles. It defines the council's name, purpose, and mission which is to provide an open forum for public discussion on city governance and delivery of services, and to advise the city. It establishes the council's boundaries and defines stakeholders as those who live, work or own property in the area. It provides for a 19 member board of directors including area representatives, a youth representative, and representatives of community organizations, schools, and at-large members. It also describes the election process for board members and establishes standing committees on outreach, budget, executive functions, and rules and elections.
City Council Candidate Orientation 2019 - Anna TexasJim Proce
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When great folks decide to run for City Council to represent their neighbors, City staff wants these folks to be well informed so that they represent well in the community, win or lose, a better educated candidate can be an asset to the community. They can become great community leaders, volunteers, and board members and we want to help them to the mutual success of out community.
This document provides an overview of key legislation, institutions, and governance principles relevant to elected members of local authorities in New Zealand. It outlines acts that regulate official information, meetings, conflicts of interest and members' conduct. Institutions that oversee local government such as the Auditor-General and Ombudsmen are described. The document emphasizes principles of good governance including consultation, confidentiality, accountability and compliance with codes of conduct. Failure to follow legal requirements can result in personal liability for members.
John dawson 10.50am social value navca sw 171012SWF
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The document discusses the Social Value Act, which requires public bodies in the UK to consider how procurement of services might improve social, economic, and environmental well-being. It requires authorities to consult on these matters and consider social value in addition to cost. The Act aims to improve local services and outcomes. While it provides an opportunity, there are also challenges to implementing it, such as lack of engagement between commissioners and providers. Early examples show social value being added through contract terms and criteria.
This document summarizes the key aspects of the UK government's localism agenda outlined in the Localism Act. It discusses the decentralization of powers from national to local governments to give communities more control. This includes new rights for local councils and communities over areas like planning, housing, education, and public services. The goal is to disperse power more widely and improve people's lives by empowering local decision making rather than imposing top-down control from national government. However, others argue it does not truly decentralize and could centralize power through new regulatory oversight. The effects on local accountability and roles of elected officials, private and nonprofit organizations are also debated.
The Progressive Caucus held several events in the fall of 2015, including a briefing on police reform efforts with advocates, a meeting with education advocates to discuss priorities, and a bike safety training for Council offices given the growth of cycling infrastructure. They also held their first ADVANCEMENT conference to discuss their legislative agenda focused on reducing inequality, with panels on workers' rights, democracy, community safety, and a greener city.
The document provides guidance on lobbying local government councils. It discusses how supporters trusts can effectively lobby and put pressure on local councils to influence decisions that affect communities. The guide covers topics like long-term relationship building, reactive short-term campaigning, different types of councils and how they are structured, and the roles of local councillors versus council officers. It also provides information on national government websites for England, Scotland, and Wales that can provide relevant local government information.
This document provides an overview of local and county governments and special districts in Texas. It discusses the three levels of local government - municipal, county, and special districts. For municipalities, it describes the types (general law vs home rule), forms of government (mayor-council, council-manager, commission), and elections. It also discusses the roles and structures of county governments and special districts. Throughout, it provides examples and details on how these local governments are organized and operate to serve citizens in Texas.
Community Rights Made Real project - Donna Roberts presentation to Dudley MBC...Lorna Prescott
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The document summarizes key aspects of the UK's proposed Community Rights Bill, including the Right to Buy, Right to Build, and Right to Challenge. It outlines a "Community Rights Project" aimed at enabling community groups to take advantage of the new opportunities and investigate how to use community rights in Dudley. The project will work with local partners to raise awareness, map potential for community rights, and develop an action plan. It discusses how different stakeholders like service users, local communities, and service providers may be affected and how they can get involved.
Municipalities in India have existed since 1687 with the formation of the first municipal corporations. The 74th constitutional amendment in 1993 provided municipalities constitutional status and strengthened urban local governance. There are different types of urban local bodies - municipal corporations, municipalities, town area committees, notified area committees, cantonment boards, and special purpose agencies. Municipal bodies are responsible for functions like urban planning, provision of services, and management of development. However, they still face issues like limited autonomy, lack of financial resources, weak governance, and inadequate urban planning.
Julie Luton is running for State Representative for District 70. She has a B.A. in English and minor in Business. She is running to promote public education, healthcare access, property tax reform, and economic growth for all Texans. Her qualifications include experience as a small business owner, community volunteer, church leader, and public school advocate. She believes term limits should be implemented but must allow enough time for representatives to learn the job. She plans to address high property taxes and infrastructure issues through reducing the local share of education funding, long-term transportation planning, and economic development collaboration between state, county, and local entities.
The Local Legislative Process: Powers and Functions of the SanggunianJo Balucanag - Bitonio
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The document discusses the powers and functions of local legislative bodies called Sanggunians in the Philippines. It outlines that Sanggunians have the power to pass ordinances, approve budgets, conduct oversight of local executive functions, and regulate certain local matters. It describes the legislative process that Sanggunians must follow, including requirements for sessions, voting procedures, and how ordinances are enacted. It also discusses the Sanggunian's role in reviewing measures passed by lower-level local governments and conducting oversight of local executive branch actions and programs.
Citizens Guide to the Washington LegislatureLasse Lund
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Here are some key dates for the legislative session:
- January 13th - First day of the legislative session. This is when bills can start to be introduced.
- February 16th - Policy committee cutoff. This is the deadline for bills to pass out of their initial policy committees.
- March 5th - Fiscal committee cutoff. This is the deadline for bills with a fiscal impact to pass out of their fiscal committees like Appropriations or Ways & Means.
- March 12th - Opposite chamber policy committee cutoff. For bills that have passed one chamber, this is the deadline to pass out of the corresponding policy committee in the other chamber.
- March 26th - Opposite chamber fiscal committee cutoff
This document summarizes the work of the Istanbul for All Initiative over the past year to promote participatory, transparent local governance in Istanbul. The initiative's main goals are to support citizen participation in local government, facilitate citizen monitoring of local government, and develop understanding of the need for such monitoring. Over the past year, the initiative has worked on various projects like meeting with neighborhood officials, collecting success stories of local governance, interviewing experts, conducting a photo contest, and participating in the development of municipal strategic plans. The document outlines some of the initiative's accomplishments as well as areas that were not fully achieved and future plans.
The document discusses the broadband imperative for rural communities like Mississippi Mills, Ontario. It notes that natural market forces favor urban environments, while rural areas face challenges such as an aging population and declining employment in core industries. Broadband infrastructure is as critical as transportation infrastructure for rural viability and growth. The MM2020 initiative works to assess broadband needs in Mississippi Mills and facilitate accelerated deployment to all households by 2020. Surveys show over 50% of the population lacks adequate broadband access currently. Reliable broadband is imperative for agriculture, health services, knowledge workers, digital natives, work and recreation. The document outlines plans to move forward with a pilot project in Clayton and next steps to form public-private partnerships to fund broader deployment.
This document discusses the connection between education and economic prosperity in Northern Ontario. It introduces Northern College and its role in developing the current and future workforce through programs, courses, consulting services and customized training. It examines the region's labour market outlook and need to develop the workforce through strategies like retaining and training existing workers, tapping into Indigenous and immigrant populations. Funding opportunities that support workforce training are also outlined, such as the Canada Training Benefit, Second Career program, COJG, and apprenticeship incentives. The presentation emphasizes that education and training are key to having a strong, thriving community and economy.
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The document discusses how labor shortages due to aging populations and declining birth rates threaten economic prosperity in Northern Ontario communities. It notes businesses are struggling to find qualified workers, lowering standards and hours as a result. Without immigration, Canada's population will decline. The document argues immigration and international recruitment can attract qualified workers to fill jobs and boost tax revenue, demand for goods and services, and population levels. It states community leadership and partnerships between employers, services and educators are needed to make immigration part of communities' future economic prosperity.
Thomas Mercier International & community matchmakerREDB_East
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The document outlines a project to address low population and workforce issues in Northern Ontario through international recruitment. It discusses the problems of low birth rates, aging population, and low immigration. It proposes providing services to jobseekers, employers, and other stakeholders. Services for jobseekers include assistance with resumes, interviews, job searches, and immigration processes. Services for employers include recruitment programs, job matching, subsidies, and promotion of opportunities. Partnerships with other organizations would help expand services across Northern Ontario. The overall goal is to attract newcomers to live and work in the region through a "matchmaking" approach.
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This document discusses water and wastewater services in Ontario provided by the Ontario Clean Water Agency. The OCWA operates water and wastewater facilities for over 170 municipalities across Ontario, serving over 4.5 million people. It outlines key statistics about OCWA's operations, managing over $20 billion in infrastructure and cleaning water for 10,000 Olympic swimming pools daily. The document then discusses how well-maintained water infrastructure can enable economic development in areas like agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, tourism, resources, breweries and cannabis. It stresses the importance of municipalities understanding their water systems and investing in infrastructure to support growth.
The document discusses the importance of volunteerism for municipal vitality and provides best practices for municipalities to recruit, train, and retain volunteers. It notes that imagining if all volunteers stopped contributing their time and energy shows how vital volunteers are. It recommends that municipalities create a plan to enhance support for volunteerism and acknowledge volunteers. The top 10 best practices include creating inclusion for diverse groups in recruitment, establishing a volunteer management program and advisory committee, partnerships with organizations, training, support services, adopting best practices, and recognizing volunteers.
1. The document summarizes a presentation given by Peter Kenyon on big ideas for small communities. It discusses lessons about the importance of community, leadership, and inspiring others.
2. It provides examples of small towns that have succeeded by focusing on their local assets, inspiring vision, and fostering collaboration among community members.
3. The presentation emphasizes that strong communities are built by engaged local leaders who care about the community and inspire others through shared vision and passion.
Wahgoshig Resources Inc. is a First Nation owned company that provides services to mining and forestry companies in Northeastern Ontario. It was established in 2007 and has since grown its operations. It now has several partnerships and joint ventures including with Black Diamond Drilling, Redpath Black Diamond, and Miller Black Diamond to provide services like surface and underground mining, drilling, concrete work, and road construction. Wahgoshig aims to be a partner of choice for mines in the region and help build projects safely and on time and budget.
Trussler's Pantry was established in 2014 with the goal of distributing local and organic foods to communities in Northern areas. It is a local business that sources certified organic foods from farmers and artisans to provide to customers. The company aims to make healthy, organic foods accessible through its online store and home delivery service.
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Jason Desrochers presented at the Teeny Tiny Summit on April 8th about the sustainability of agriculture in Northern Ontario. He argued that agriculture has transformed the landscape by supporting thousands of acres being farmed and new businesses like an abattoir, drainage pipe manufacturer, and machine shops. Desrochers said that all of these changes were possible because of agriculture and that farmers should focus on diversified operations with livestock and crops while consumers support local farmers. He also urged governments and councils to adopt policies that strengthen the local economy by continuing to support the growth of agriculture as the most sustainable industry.
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The document discusses a summit hosted by the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA) to advance agriculture in Northern Ontario. NOFIA supports agricultural research, business development, and partnerships. Current and past projects include studies on land clearing, dairy processing, crop and livestock management, and traditional Indigenous foods. Northern Ontario has over 900,000 acres in production, generating $206 million annually. Agriculture is an important industry, providing over 12,000 jobs and $587 million to the economy. NOFIA advocates for policies and investments to support the long-term growth of Northern Ontario agriculture.
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Duncan going for gold in everything we doREDB_East
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- Kirkland Lake Gold had record production in 2018 of 723.7 koz at consolidated cash costs of $362/oz and AISC of $685/oz, generating $273.9 million in net earnings.
- Guidance for 2019 is improved with production expected between 920-1,000 koz at significantly lower costs of $300-320/oz and AISC of $520-560/oz.
- The Macassa mine in Northern Ontario had record production in 2018 of 240.1 koz and is forecast to grow to over 400,000 oz/year supported by the #4 shaft project.
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The document discusses strategies for attracting and retaining immigrants to rural areas in Northern Ontario. It notes that shrinking populations and loss of traditional jobs are challenges for these areas. Attracting newcomers through economic and population diversification can help with economic development and growth. The document recommends that communities identify their needs, market themselves to attract newcomers, deliver on promises to keep them, help them grow, and develop municipal strategies with community involvement.
Anthony - Economic Prosperity Through ImmigrationREDB_East
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This document contains a presentation on leadership and community development in small towns. It discusses 5 critical leadership roles: 1) making things happen, 2) creating vision and inspiration, 3) facilitating collaboration, 4) instilling a positive mindset, and 5) fostering new leadership. It provides examples and tips for small town leaders, including the importance of identifying community assets rather than deficiencies, developing a "wow factor", having fun, and actively engaging youth. The overall message is that strong, visionary leadership is key to preventing depopulation and building thriving small communities.
TTS Calabogie Mentorship Sessions_notes all sessionsREDB_East
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Alternative Servicing
First Nation Settler Collaboration for Economic Development
Municipal-Volunteer Relationships
Newcomer Attraction and Settlements
Local panel presentation #4 strathroy caradoc skilled trades programREDB_East
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This document contains information about post-secondary enrollment in Ontario from 2012-2017. It shows that:
- Total college enrollment was around 500,000 students and total university enrollment was around 285,000-527,000 students over this period.
- The percentage of total enrollment that was in colleges was around 63-65% and universities was around 35-37%.
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The document summarizes Lucan Biddulph's campaign to be selected as the 2018 Kraft Hockeyville community. It describes their social media nomination campaign in January, learning they were a finalist in March, and extensive get-out-the-vote efforts during the March voting period, including creating accounts, attending events, and decorating the town. It concludes noting community engagement events after winning, including arena renovations and Stanley Cup visits for the prize game in September.
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Around 52% of the elder populations in India are living in poverty and poor health problems. In this technological world, they became very backward without having any knowledge about technology. So theyāre dependent on working hard for their daily earnings, theyāre physically very weak. Thus charity organizations are made to help and raise them and also to give them hope to live.
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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This slide deck highlights CBOās key findings about the outlook for the economy as described in its report "An Update to the Budget and Economic Outlook: 2024 to 2034."
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Ron Whitmore, former HawaiŹ»i County Planner and KaŹ»Å« CDP facilitator, outlines the areas where the SMA Application is not consistent with the KaŹ»Å« CDP.
This presentation was shared at the project open house for the Turney Road Transit-Oriented Development Study on June 25, 2024. For more information, please visit https://www.countyplanning.us/turneyroad
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Paul and Peggy WMLG & E4M
1. Wishart Municipal Law Group (WMG)
&
Expertise for Municipalities Non-Profit
Association (E4m)
Tools for Success in Municipal Leadership!
2. Who we are... WMG
ā¢ Division of Wishart Law Firm LLP in Sault Ste. Marie
ā¢ Municipal Law Professionals (team of lawyers)
ā¢ Significant Legal Experience that covers all aspects of a
municipal operation
ā¢ Providing a new service delivery model for small
municipalities
ā¢ Membership Model
ā¢ āAsk a Lawyerā Minutes
ā¢ Joint policy drafting workshops
ā¢ Shared Learning
ā¢ On-going Legal/Best Practice Updates
ā¢ Similar to having in-house Counsel
3. Who we are... E4m
ā¢ Non-profit Association of Municipal Experts
ā¢ Our goal is to empower excellence in the Municipal Sector by
providing support to small municipalities such as:
A) Rent-a-Clerk, Treasurer or CAO for short term vacancies or leaves
B) Workplace investigations
C) Integrity Commissioner
D) Organizational Design & Development (Not-so-Service Reviews)
E) Workshops/Training
F) Research/Policy Writing
G) Advocacy
H) Strategic and Other Planning (i.e. Community or Economic Development)
ā¢ Fees are affordable and a percentage stays in E4m to be
reinvested in the sector
4. We want to Help you Figure Out HOW
ā¢ E4m ā Capitalizing on Municipal Experience
ā¢ WMG ā Creative Legal Counsel
ā¢ We are Community Leaders ā and OUR Community is all
Municipalities in the North
ā¢ Philosophy is to promote Municipal Excellence, Creativity and
Innovation
ā¢ We looked at our assets and realized that our staff and lawyers
are motivated to help figure out How
5. Avoid Saving into Crisis
ā¢ Strict saving by Council can create crisis
ā¢ Avoids obtaining early and preventive advice
ā¢ When asking for advice, seek an advisor that tells you āhow you canā, not
why you canāt
ā¢ Spending in your community signals Councilās confidence in
community
6. Decision Making Authority
ā¢ Section 11 of the Municipal Act spells out Councilās decision making
authority
ā¢ May pass by-laws respecting the following matters
ā¢ Governance Structure
ā¢ Accountability & Transparency
ā¢ Financial Management
ā¢ Public Assets
ā¢ Economic, social and environmental well-being
ā¢ Health, safety and well-being of persons
ā¢ Services authorized to provide
ā¢ Protection of persons and property, including consumer protection
7. Decision Making Authority
ā¢ Section 11 (3) of the Municipal Act spells out Councilās spheres of jurisdiction
ā¢ Highways, including parking and traffic on highways
ā¢ Transportation systems, other than highways
ā¢ Waste Management
ā¢ Public Utilities
ā¢ Culture, parks, recreation and heritage
ā¢ Drainage and flood control except storm sewers
ā¢ Structures, including fences and signs
ā¢ Parking, except on highways
ā¢ Animals
ā¢ Economic Development services
ā¢ Business Licensing
8. The Role of Council
ā¢ The role of council is set out in section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001:
ā¢ s.224. It is the role of council,
ā¢ (a) to represent the public and to consider the well-being and interests of the
municipality;
ā¢ (b) to develop and evaluate the policies and programs of the municipality;
ā¢ (c) to determine which services the municipality provides;
ā¢ (d) to ensure that administrative policies, practices and procedures and controllership
policies, practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of council;
ā¢ (d.1) to ensure the accountability and transparency of the operations of the
municipality, including the activities of the senior management of the municipality;
ā¢ (e) to maintain the financial integrity of the municipality; and
ā¢ (f) to carry out the duties of council under this or any other Act.
9. Staffās role set out in the Municipal Act
ā¢ Municipal administration ā In the Municipal Act, 2001
ā¢ s.227. It is the role of the officers and employees of the
municipality,
ā¢ (a) to implement councilās decisions and establish administrative
practices and procedures to carry out councilās decisions;
ā¢ (b) to undertake research and provide advice to council on the policies
and programs of the municipality; and
ā¢ (c) to carry out other duties required under this or any Act and other
duties assigned by the municipality.
10. Council Leadership
ā¢ Create space for projects and events, āof and byā the people as Peter says
ā¢ Facilitate Public Engagement
ā¢ Ask WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN
ā¢ WHAT MATTERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
ā¢ ASK THE KIDS ā THEY MAY NEED Kulinās Waterslide
ā¢ Council sets the policy and service levels to permit/accommodate/facilitate
and fund projects of and by our communities
ā¢ This is done AT the Council table with decisions of Council made at a
meeting
11. Council Leadership
ā¢ Explore how possible ideas are
ā¢ Individual Councillors CAN explore ideas, talk to people, talk to the
community and then bring the ideas back to Council
ā¢ Encourage āFresh eyesā
ā¢ Develop a term of Council plan ā what Council WILL achieve during
this term
ā¢ Great opportunity to develop Peterās ASSET MAP
ā¢ Council should be way too busy facilitating a move forward to spend
time in conflict (Remember, negative people should be taxed!!)
12. Protection under S. 448 of the Municipal Act
ā¢ Members of Council cannot be sued personally for actions within
their role and carried out in good faith
ā¢ Donāt tell the plow truck driver to plow this road now
ā¢ Donāt drive the plow truck yourself
ā¢ Breaching Legislation
ā¢ MCOIA
ā¢ MFOIPPA
ā¢ OHSA
13. Bill 68 and the Municipal
Act
Code of Conduct
Staff Council Relations Policy
Integrity Commissioner
14. What is Bill 68?
ā¢ Bill that amends Ontarioās municipal legislation, including:
ā¢ the Municipal Act, 2001;
ā¢ the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act; and
ā¢ the Municipal Elections Act, 1996
15. Navigating the Change
(After March 1, 2019)
Municipal Act
ā¢ Municipalities must now have Code of
Conduct
ā¢ Municipalities must appoint and
indemnify an Integrity Commissioner
ā¢ Municipalities must adopt a Staff
Council Relations Policy
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
ā¢ The form in which conflict of interest
declarations are to be made
ā¢ Detailed restrictions on influencing
decision making when having a
conflict of interest
ā¢ Integrity Commissioner to investigate
AND PROSECUTE allegations of a
breach
16. Bill 68 and
the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act
Changes to the Declaration of Conflict
Investigation by Integrity Commissioner
Personal Liability
17. Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA)
WARNING!
ā¢ This may be the most significant legislation change of your career as a
Councillor as it relates to your personal finances.
ā¢ These changes WILL change how (and how often) the MCIA is
enforced and can have devastating personal financial impacts on
offending Councillors
18. How do I declare a conflict?
ā¢ After March 1, 2019, conflicts of interest MUST be in writing
ā¢ Best practice:
ā¢ When the agenda is circulated ā declare right away
ā¢ At the meeting ā declare as soon as you believe you are in a conflict
ā¢ Your municipality will have a policy or protocol about how to declare
ā¢ If you miss a meeting where there was a matter you had a conflict
with declare prior to the start of the next meeting
19. What is a āpecuniary interestā...
ā¢ The Term āpecuniary interestā is not defined in the MCIA, however,
the courts have interpreted it to mean āa financial interest, an
interest related to or involving moneyā:
see Mondoux v. Tuchenhagen (2010), 107 OR (3d) 675, 79 MPLR (4th) 1 (Ont SCJ) at para 31.
20. ā¢ The Member has a personal āpecuniary interestā in the matter being
considered by Council, Committee of Council or Local Board.
ā¢ Personal financial gain (positive)
ā¢ Personal financial loss (negative)
ā¢ NOTE: There is no threshold for quantum
Direct Conflict of Interest
21. Indirect Conflict of Interest
ā¢ Section 2 of the MCIA
2 For the purposes of this Act, a Member has an indirect pecuniary interest in
any matter in which the Council or Local Board, as the case may be, is
concerned, if,
(a) The Member or his nominee,
(i) is a shareholder in, or a director or senior officer of, a corporation that does not offer
its securities to the public,
(ii) Has a controlling interest in or is a director or senior officer of, a corporation that
offers its securities to the public, or
(iii) Is a Member of a body,
that has a pecuniary interest in the matter ; or
22. ā¢ Section 2 of the MCIA continuedā¦ā¦.
(b) the Member is a partner of a person or is in the employment of a person or
body that has a pecuniary interest in the matter
Indirect Conflict of Interest
23. Deemed Conflict of Interest
ā¢ Section 3 of the MCIA
Interest of certain persons deemed that of Member
3 For the purposes of this Act, the pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, of a
parent or the spouse or any child of the Member shall, if known to the
Member, be deemed to be also the pecuniary interest of the Member.
24. Complaint Process
THIS IS A GAME CHANGER
Prior to March 1, 2019 a person complaining that a
Councillor was in breach of the MCIA had to start a
lawsuit in the Superior Court to enforce the
complaint.
Actions in the Superior Court routinely cost in
excess of $10,000.
This meant that the actual enforcement of
complaints were rare.
25. Complaint Process ā
THIS IS A GAME CHANGER
AFTER MARCH 1, 2019, COMPLAINTS ARE FREE!!
- Complaints are made to the Integrity Commissioner
- Complaints are to be made within 6 weeks of when the complainant
became aware of the breach ā they must swear and affidavit
confirming this
- Once a complaint is made, it must be investigated by the Integrity
Commissioner
- Funded by the Municipality
26. Complaint Process ā
THIS IS A GAME CHANGER
If the Integrity Commissioner determines that a breach has occurred, they
are encouraged by the legislation to prosecute the matter in the Superior
Court
- This litigation on behalf of the Integrity Commissioner is funded by the
Municipality
- The Counsellor may have to fund their own defence
- The successful party is typically awarded ācostsā by the Court
$$ THIS MAY HAVE MAJOR FINANCIAL IMPACT ON COUNCILLORS $$
$$ FOUND IN BREACH OF THE ACT $$
29. Advice Cont.
ā¢ Requests for Advice must be in Writing
ā¢ Advice from Integrity Commissioner shall be provided in writing
ā¢ This process is confidential
ā¢ Municipalities are wise to decide how the seeking of advice will be
administered and funded
ā¢ Many options exist
ā¢ Individual budgets
ā¢ Limit on spending
ā¢ Personal expense after a cap
30. Advice Cont.
ā¢ Advice from an Integrity Commissioner needs to be timely. Often an
issue will appear on an agenda and a Councillor will need advice
before the meeting.
ā¢ When choosing an Integrity Commissioner, look for a commitment to
answer routine questions within 72 hours and set up a process for
that ability.
ā¢ Some more complex questions may require longer. Develop a process
to defer matters where Councillors are seeking advice.
31. Public Education
ā¢ Integrity Commissioners can provide educational information with
respect to MCIA, Codes of Conduct and related policies, procedures
and By-Laws to Members, the Municipality and Members of the
public
32. Contact Us ā We want to Help you figure out
HOW
Paul Cassan
Wishart Municipal Law Group
Phone: (705) 949-6700 ext. 230
pcassan@wishartlaw.com
Peggy Young-Lovelace
Expertise for Municipalities
Cell: (705) 863-3306
peggy@e4m.solutions
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