Title
Revised Council Expenses Policy C-AD24 (Elected Official Expenses Policy C-AD24)
Proposed Motion
That revised Elected Official Expenses Policy C-AD24 be approved, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the revised Council Expenses Policy C-AD24 be renamed as Elected Official Expenses Policy C-AD24, as presented.
Purpose
Administration reviews Council policies and identify revisions to reduce redundancy and to align with other Council policies for efficiency and transparency.
Summary
In April 2020, Council approved revised Elected Official Remuneration Policy C-AD22. Policy C-AD22 was revised to include matters in Council Expenses Policy C-AD24, now to be renamed as Elected Official Expenses Policy C-AD24. Administration's review of Policy C-AD24 provide guidelines for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by Elected Officials in the performance of their duties and to comply with the provisions of Elected Official Remuneration Policy C-AD22.
At the September 1, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting, Administration presented proposed revisions to Policy C-AD24. Administration further revised Section 1 of Policy C-AD24 to exhibit inclusive expenses rather than limiting types of expenses.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Responsible Leadership: maintain the public's trust through transparent and fair decision-making, superior service delivery, and effective communication.
Financial Impact:
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