NOTICE OF MOTION
Moved by: Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby
Seconded by: Councillor Bill Saundercook
"WHEREAS a report on tying Councillors' salary increases to increases awarded to City unions was recently requested;
and
WHEREAS the issue of increases for municipal politicians has always been a contentious one; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has mandated that municipal Councils are responsible for establishing their own level
of compensation; and
WHEREAS what is needed is a process that will be regular, fair and more at arm's length;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Remuneration Review Committee be struck in the final year of every
term of Council to make recommendations for the incoming Council; such committee will consist of compensation
experts, business representatives, members of the public and several City Councillors (in an advisory capacity), with staff
assistance as required;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
for distribution to members who may also wish to adopt this process for their municipality;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT subsections 26(4), 27(1) and 28(1) of the Council Procedural By-law be
waived to permit introduction and debate of this motion at the meeting of Council to be held on October 26, 1999."
October 26, 1999
