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Governance, Agenda and Priorities (GAP) Standing Committee
Meeting Agendas
About the GAP Committee
The Governance, Agenda and Priorities (GAP) Standing Committee is comprised of the Mayor and four Councillors, with a minimum of one Councillor from either Ward 2, 3 or 4.
GAP meetings are held on an as needed basis in the Council Chamber. Notification of these meetings will be provided to the public in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
The role and function of the GAP Standing Committee is to:
a) develop the legislative and strategic agenda for Council, including leading the development of the strategic planning and priority-setting processes and preparing recommendations to Council;
b) provide leadership and strategic direction to Council in the development and implementation of governance structures, policies, procedures and a legislative calendar;
c) develop and review, as required:
- Council's Code of Conduct
- Council/Chief Administrative Officer covenant
- Chief Administrative Officer appraisal process
- Council professional development and self-assessment process
- the creation and maintenance of standing committees, and
- other governance tools;
d) make recommendations to Council on the implementation of best governance practices in municipal government;
e) provide oversight to intergovernmental, Aboriginal and international relations;
f) monitor the Municipality's compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and ensure that municipal policies meet or exceed those requirements.
