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REPORT
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Date:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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Meeting:
Report #: CAO-11-07
File:
By-law #:
Subject:
LOBBYIST REGISTRY SYSTEM
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CAO-11-07 be received;
2. THAT the presentation "An Overview of the Lobbyist Registry System" by the
CAO be received;
3. THAT Council not proceed with the introduction of a Lobbyist Registry System at
this time until such time Members of Council have the opportunity to examine all
the pros and cons of implementing such a system and until such time the
Municipality acquires best practices knowledge and experience from similar size
municipalities;
4. THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to bring forth the necessary
amendments to the existing Code of Ethics to ensure all Members of Council and
staff are governed by clear and enforceable policies.
Submitted bY:O~ .~
Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5717
REPORT NO.: CAO-11-07
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1.0 BACKGROUND
At its meeting held on April 16, 2007, Council directed the CAO, through
consultation with the Municipal Clerk and Solicitor, to develop a Lobbyist Registry
System and review and revise the Municipality's current Code of Ethics, and
report back to Council.
2.0 COMMENTS
2.1 Over the past few weeks, the CAO has researched the subject matter and
concluded that the Lobbyist Registry System (LRS) is a fairly complex matter
involving many policy issues that Council's direction are necessary before the
CAO can proceed any further. Suffice it to say, prior to making any decision on
any policy issues contained in the Lobbyist Registry System, it is imperative that
Council members understand the ramifications of, as well as the pros and cons
of, the LRS. To ensure Council understanding of the many variables of the LRS,
the CAO will be making a presentation at the GPA meeting.
2.2 With respect to the Code of Ethics, the CAO is working with the solicitor with a
view to strengthen current policies with particular focus on enforcement. The
CAO will be reporting back on this matter as soon as the review is completed.