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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: March 2, 2026 Report Number: FSD-009-26
Authored By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer
Submitted By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, Finance and Technology
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
By-law Number: Resolution Number:
File Number:
Report Subject: Appointment of a Deputy Treasurer
Recommendations:
1.That Report FSD-009-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That the By-law attached to Report FSD-009-26, as Attachment 1, be approved; and
3.That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-009-26, be advised of Council’s
decision.
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Report Overview
This report seeks Council approval of a housekeeping by-law regarding the appointment of
Municipal Officers, specifically the appointment of a deputy treasurer and repeal a previous
appointment.
1.Background
1.1 According to the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may appoint one or more deputy
treasurers “who shall have all the powers and duties of the treasurer under the
Municipal Act, 2001 and any other Act” (ss.286(2)).
1.2 As the position of Treasurer is a statutory officer it is recommended that there should be
at least one deputy treasurer appointed who would be able to fulfill the role of the
Treasurer in their absence (vacation, illness, work-related absence).
1.3 On July 7, 2020, Council passed By-law 2020-047 to appoint Michelle Pick as the
Deputy Treasurer and to appoint her as the alternate Clarington member on the Durham
Municipal Insurance Pool (DMIP) board.
1.4 In September 2023, Council approved that the Manager, Financial Planning would also
be a deputy treasurer. This appointment varies from the other appointment as it does
not appoint this person to the DMIP board.
1.5 On January 19, 2026, Jaclyn Paterson, who had been in the acting position since July
15, 2025 accepted the permanent role as Manager, Financial Planning/Deputy
Treasurer.
1.6 The attached by-law is to formally rescind the appointment of the previous Manager,
Financial Planning/Deputy Treasurer and appoint the incumbent.
2.Financial Considerations
Not Applicable.
3.Strategic Plan
Not Applicable
4.Climate Change
Not Applicable.
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5.Concurrence
Not Applicable.
6.Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that the draft by-law to appoint Jaclyn Paterson, CPA as
a deputy treasurer be approved
Staff Contact: Trevor Pinn, CPA, CA, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, 905-623-3379 ext. 2602 or
tpinn@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Draft By-law to appoint a deputy treasurer
Interested Parties:
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-009-26
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law 2026-xxx
Being a by-law to appoint a deputy treasurer.
Whereas subsection 286 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 grants the Municipality authority
to appoint a deputy treasurer who shall have all the powers and duties of the treasurer
under the Municipal Act, 2001 and any other act;
Now therefore, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1.That Jaclyn Paterson be appointed as a deputy treasurer for the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington.
2.That By-law 2023-057 be repealed.
3.That this by-law shall come into force and effect on the date of passing.
Passed in Open Council this ___ day of March, 2026.
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Adrian Foster, Mayor
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June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk