See Item 7.1
City Council, at its February 17, 2021 meeting, referred the following matter to this Committee:
That the following motion be referred to the Governance and Operations Committee meeting of March 1, 2021, for consideration:
Whereas the 2018-2022 Term of Council Priorities include continuously improving the day-to-day operations of the City of Brampton;
Whereas the existing City of Brampton Procedural Bylaw dates back to 2004 and has since been amended thirty-three (33) times;
Whereas a clear and concise procedural bylaw and implementation of such, represents good governance and will provide Council and Committee members in addition to the general public greater clarity and transparency in the decision-making process;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That a procedural by-law review committee be established to review the existing by-law with a focus on:
a) improving clarity to the public around the decision-making process;
b) identifying potential opportunities to streamline City Council and Committee decision making;
c) exploring best procedural practices used in other municipalities; and
That City Staff be requested to provide Council with a draft terms of reference that includes a public engagement component soliciting their feedback to be incorporated into the review at large