Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee

WITH RESPECT to the October 9, 2024 meeting of the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.

THAT the Minutes of Meeting 05-2024 Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, held on June 4, 2024, be confirmed.

WITH RESPECT to the 2025 ROMA Conference, being held January 19-21, 2025, we recommend that all expenses for this conference be paid for Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Dominic Pasqualino, City Manager John Collin and Policy Assistant Larry Joy; AND THAT these expenses be paid through the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee budget.

WITH RESPECT to the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) recommendations for amendments to the Municipal Elections Act (MEA), we recommend a resolution of support from City Council to urge the Province to update the MEA with priority amendments as outlined by AMCTO before Summer 2025, and to commence work to review and re-write the MEA with longer-term recommendations ahead of the 2030 elections; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be included in the applicable Committee of the Whole meeting; AND THAT if approved, a copy of the resolution passed by City Council be distributed to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Education, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, Minister of Finance, the Premier of Ontario, MPP Thunder Bay–Atikokan, MPP Thunder Bay–Superior North, and AMCTO.

WITH RESPECT to supporting the City’s strategic plan and growth agenda, we recommend that the City Manager report back on November 13, 2024 with a recommendation for three to five priority items to guide staff, and delegations in their advocacy to other levels of government; AND THAT once approved by the Inter-Governmental Affairs Committee, the list of three to five key priorities be presented to Committee of the Whole.