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Charting Municipal Government

Charting Municipal Government. Six new powers for City Council. Re-structuring council Delegating powers to committees, staff and boards Zoning and planning appeals Licensing and enforcement Raising revenues Entering into federal agreements. Community Councils. Four Community Councils

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Charting Municipal Government

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  1. Charting Municipal Government

  2. Six new powers for City Council • Re-structuring council • Delegating powers to committees, staff and boards • Zoning and planning appeals • Licensing and enforcement • Raising revenues • Entering into federal agreements

  3. Community Councils • Four Community Councils • Delegated authority by City Council • Can decide: • Local parking, traffic and property exemptions • Appeals of parking, café and street vending permits • Citizen appointments to local boards • Can recommend on planning matters

  4. City Council Audit Civic Appointments Striking Board of Health Executive Committee Chairs sit on Executive Standing Policy Committees Community Councils Community Development & Recreation Parks & Environment Etobicoke - York Budget Committee Economic Development North York Planning & Growth Management Employee & Labour Relations Scarborough Public Works & Infrastructure Licensing & Standards Affordable Housing Toronto & East York Government Management

  5. Standing Committees • Chairs appointed by Mayor • Focus on policy development • Key opportunity for public input • Agendas, minutes, report on website • 5-minute public deputations • Written feedback • Recommend policies to Council

  6. City Council Audit Civic Appointments Striking Board of Health Executive Committee Chairs sit on Executive Standing Policy Committees Community Councils Community Development & Recreation Parks & Environment Etobicoke - York Budget Committee Economic Development North York Planning & Growth Management Employee & Labour Relations Scarborough Public Works & Infrastructure Licensing & Standards Affordable Housing Toronto & East York Government Management

  7. Executive Committee • Chaired by Mayor • Includes 7 Standing Committee Chairs + 4 members appointed by Council • Focus on strategic planning, priority-setting, budgeting and policy agenda

  8. Special Purpose Bodies

  9. Decision-making path Residents Committees Council Staff

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