Purpose:

• To discuss and assess reports and recommendations from staff to be presented to Council
• To review any reports from boards/committees/commissions, task forces and advisory committees established by Council or by others and recommend their handling by Council
• To review and discuss any confidential matters pertaining to Town operations as provided for under the Freedom of Information/Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) provisions under the Municipal Government Act (MGA), and as set out by Council policy
• To oversee and review draft budgets and recommend to Council
• To coordinate corporate policy discussions
• To perform the functions of the Audit Committee as provided for under the MGA

Definitions:

FOIPOP: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
MGA: Municipal Government Act

Policy Statement:

In addition to the stated purpose above, the following comprise the terms of reference for Committee of the Whole:

Membership

• The Chair shall be the Deputy Mayor
• all members of Council

Advisors

• the CAO
• staff designated by the CAO
• members of the public
• other resources as required

Meetings

• second Wednesday of every month for regular meeting date, and at other times as required
• Committee meeting protocol shall be as set out for Council meetings in the MGA and the Town’s Meetings and Procedure Bylaw.

Performs functions of:

• budget, finance and audit
• public works (streets, water and sewer)
• health and welfare
• protective services (fire, police, EMO, other)
• recreation
• administration
• community planning and development
• heritage
• environment