Draft Council Member Expense Policy

At the Audit and Operational Review Committee meeting of June 30, 2009, the Committee directed the City Auditor to undertake a comprehensive review of the current Council Budget Expenditure Policy in consultation with senior management and the Audit and Operational Review Committee.

The existing Council Budget I Expenditure Policy has been in place since 1995 with revisions taking place in 2006, 2007 and the latest on September 21, 2009. The May 2009 Ernst and Young Supplementary Report considered by Council in June 2009 recommended further review of specific provisions of the policy.

An updated comprehensive policy will provide more detail and clarity as well as simplicity in its interpretation.

With the Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of Council now in place, Council Members now need a comprehensive Expense Policy which provides guidance on office expenses; what is allowed, what is not and what information is required on certain expenses.

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