a)
THAT Corporate Services Commission – Legislative Services Report 2015-26 dated
December 7, 2015 regarding Council Lobbying Framework for the Northern Six
Waste Collection Contract (2017-2027) be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT Council endorse a ban on any communications between Members of Council, and
any director, officer, employee, agent or representative of a firm or agent
of a firm (whether or not they receive payment) with an interest in
submitting a proposal for the Northern Six Waste Collection Contract
(2017-2027) (hereafter “potential proponents”) prior to the issuance of the
request for proposals, however, if any communication should occur, it shall
be reported to the Procurement Department;
ii)
AND THAT all written correspondence be directed to Council as a whole and
that any written communications to Council from potential proponents be
forwarded to the Procurement Department, to be made public through an
Information Report, subject to applicable legislation;
iii)
AND THAT all staff, excluding those identified as being involved in the process,
be subject to the same ban;
iv)
AND THAT deputations at public meetings by proponents be scheduled after the
conclusion of the blackout period;
v)
AND THAT the Clerk provide the municipalities of Aurora, East Gwillimbury,
Georgina, King and Whitchurch-Stouffville with a copy of Council’s resolution
on this matter and this staff report for their information and
consideration.
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