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Clarington Council Discusses Municipal Accountability Act

Justin Barber

15 Jan 2025 — 1 min read

During the meeting on January 13, 2025, the Clarington Council discussed the proposed Municipal Accountability Act. The Council supported recommendations from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), which were submitted to the Ministry on July 14, 2021.

The Council recommended that the Act be implemented immediately upon passing, rather than waiting until the new council term in 2026. They emphasized that the Code of Conduct should ensure Councillors are accountable to policies approved by their local municipal Councils.

Additionally, the Council proposed that private communication devices should not be used for municipal business. They suggested that the Integrity Commissioner should have access to all relevant records during investigations. The Council also recommended including annual attendance records on Council agendas.

These proposals reflect the Council's approach to enhancing accountability and transparency in municipal governance.

Durham Region Completes Project Genesis Broadband Initiative

The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced the completion of Project Genesis, a broadband initiative under Durham OneNet. This project, involving both public and private sectors, was funded by federal, provincial, and regional sources. Project Genesis aims to establish broadband infrastructure to connect underserved communities and enhance regional services across

Clarington Council Explores New Revenue Sources with Proposed Taxes

During the meeting on January 13, 2025, the Clarington General Government Committee discussed the introduction of a Municipal Accommodation Tax and a Stormwater Management Fee as potential new revenue sources. The committee has directed staff to proceed with the necessary steps to implement the Municipal Accommodation Tax. This includes preparing

Clarington Residents Invited to Public Information Session on Farewell Heights Plan

Clarington residents are invited to attend a second Public Information Centre on the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan. The meeting is set for Thursday, January 30, at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville. The purpose of this session is to

Clarington Repeals Open Air Burn By-law 2012-062

The General Government Committee of Clarington has repealed By-law 2012-062, which regulated open-air burning. This decision was made during the committee meeting on January 13, 2025. The repeal is accompanied by the introduction of a new by-law that allows for recreational fires and open-air burning, reflecting Scenario One. The decision

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Durham Region Completes Project Genesis Broadband Initiative

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Clarington Repeals Open Air Burn By-law 2012-062