1. Standing Committee Introduction
2016

2. New Committee Structure

3. Council-Committee Relationship
makes the final decision on all matters
Committees:
gather information and input on topics within the committee’s mandate as directed by Council
provide advice and recommendations to Council on matters in their mandate
act as a committee under an Act if required

4. Operations Committee Mandate
Billy Bishop Airport
Asset Management
Corridor Control
Development, Servicing and Public Works
Drainage and Stormwater Management
Engineering Design And Construction
Environmental Sustainability
Fleet Acquisition, Operation and Maintenance
On Street Parking
Public Transit
Roads and Bridges
Solid Waste Management and Landfills
Streetlighting
Traffic Control
Water Treatment and Distribution
Wastewater Collection and Treatment

5. Operations Committee Responsibilities
Provide advice and recommendations to Council
Host public meetings or open houses as directed by Council.
Provide advice to Council on matters relating to the development, implementation and performance of work plans and programs
Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan
Monitor and evaluate operational performance of programs and services
Hear appeals from members of the public relating to decisions made i.e. specialized transit eligibility, etc.

6. Committee Meeting Dates & Times

7. Preparing for a Meeting
Meeting Dates listed on the yearly calendar
Meeting Agenda
Items being discussed will be included in the agenda
Agendas published 3 calendar days before the meeting (Friday for Corporate Services)
Accessing an agenda on CivicWeb

8. Board and Committee By-law
Preparation
please review your agenda in preparation of a meeting
Attendance
notify the committee secretary if you cannot attend a meeting
members are expected to attend all meetings
a member is deemed to have resigned if absent from 3 consecutive meetings without notice

9. Procedural By-law Cheat sheet
Procedural By-law applies to boards and committees
Open and Closed meetings
Quorum

10. Code of Conduct Commitment
perform functions and duties in a fair, impartial and transparent manner
act with honesty and integrity
do not knowingly make a false statement or intentionally mislead other members
show respect for the decision-making process of Council

11. Code of Conduct Gifts and Benefits Confidentiality
do not accept fees, gifts, hospitality or personal benefits connected with your duties
Confidentiality
all information, documentation or deliberations from closed session meetings is confidential
do not disclose or release any confidential information acquired by virtue of your office

12. Code of Conduct Influence on Staff Discrimination and Harassment
staff work for the City and make recommendations that reflect their professional expertise
only Council as a whole can direct staff
direct concerns about staff to the City Manager
Discrimination and Harassment
abide by the Ontario Human Rights Code
harassment and violence directed at another Member, staff or the public is unacceptable

13. QUESTIONS?