Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy*
(*The office expense budget has been renamed the constituency services and office budget and the Councillor Expense Policy has been renamed the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy as per City Council approval of EX21.9 on July 11, 2012)
The Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy was adopted by Toronto City Council on July 11, 2012. It guides the expenditures that support Councillors in performing their diverse roles and in representing their constituents. Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy allows Councillors to:
- Communicate with their constituents about the meetings and activities of City Council and its committees.
- Communicate with their constituents about the business and services of the City and its agencies.
- Enhance and promote a harmonious community in their wards.
- Administer their offices in City Hall and in their communities.
- Represent the City at functions or events.
In addition to the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy, Councillor expenses must also comply with the following policies and statutes:
Code of Conduct and fraud prevention
Donations to community events organized by a Councillor
Election year policies
Statutes
