The Cities Act states that the City Clerk shall ensure that the Council is advised in writing of its legislative responsibilities pursuant to this or any other Act. Reports are provided to Council on matters such as pecuniary interest, Code of Conduct, conflict of interest, parliamentary procedure, Oath of Office and similar topics. Accurate information, particularly with respect to issues such as these, is absolutely essential for Council to discharge their duties in a fair and impartial manner.

Public Disclosure Statement

The Cities Act requires that each member of Council file a Public Disclosure Statement. This Statement includes all land and buildings that are owned by the individual, their spouse or a corporation incorporated or continued pursuant to The Business Corporations Act of which the individual or their spouse is a director or senior officer, or in which the individual or their spouse has a controlling interest, and that is located in the city or within an adjoining municipality. Also included in the Statement is the member’s employer, each corporation the member or someone in the member’s family has a controlling interest, is a director or a senior officer and each partnership or firm of which the member of Council is a member.

City Council also requires Public Disclosure Statements from various municipal employees and Council Committee, Commission and Board appointees. These Statements follow the same guidelines as set out for City Council Members.

It is the responsibility of the City Clerk & Director of Legislative Services to obtain this Public Disclosure Statement in writing from each individual within thirty (30) days of an individual, either being elected, hired or appointed. This Statement is updated regularly as members provide notification of any change in their disclosure.