TMP-19567
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | OPEN DELEGATION BY A REPRESENTATIVE(S) OF BARRIE 123 REGARDING A RANKED BALLOT VOTING SYSTEM
Dr. P. Kizoff and Mr. K. Robertson from Barrie 123 provided an Open Delegation concerning ranked ballot voting systems.
Dr. Kizoff discussed that recent changes to the Municipal Elections Act, provide municipalities with the option of using a ranked ballot voting system for future municipal elections. He commented that this voting method is currently utilized by political parties when selecting a new party leader. He noted the opportunity for the City of Barrie to be part of a historic moment.
Dr. Kizoff explained the concept of a ranked ballot voting system, and that it would give voters the option to rank a list of candidates on a ballot in order of their preference. He detailed the process related to how votes are counted and allocated to each candidate. He also provided reasons related to why he felt that a ranked ballot system is beneficial. Dr. Kizoff discussed possible avenues for gathering information related to public interest concerning ranked ballet.
In closing, Dr. Kizo | Received | |
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TMP-19676
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION BY A REPRESENTATIVE(S) OF DELOITTE LLP CONCERNING THE 2016 AUDIT SERVICE PLAN
Ms. Paula Jesty, Partner of Deloitte LLP provided an overview of the 2016 Audit Service Plan. She noted that the Plan presents the Deloitte LLP audit approach, audit scope and planned communications with the City of Barrie.
Ms. Jesty reviewed the key elements of the Audit Service Plan including details related to the following aspects:
· Audit objectives, risk areas and the key audit team members;
· Significant events, materiality, scope and terms of engagement, audit risks and group audit;
· Fraud risk, and use of specialists; and
· Audit risks related to revenue recognition, management override of controls, and management estimates.
In closing, Ms. Jesty discussed the audit approach, communication requirements and financial reporting updates.
Members of the Committee asked a questions related to the information provided and received responses from the presenter and City staff. (File: F03) | Received | |
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TMP-19691
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | INTERNAL AUDIT UPDATE
S. MacGregor, Director of Internal Audit provided a presentation regarding the role of Internal Audit.
Ms. MacGregor discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· The myths associated with meaning of Internal Audit;
· What Internal Audit is not; and
· What Internal Audit is.
In closing Ms. MacGregor provided the next steps including building an internal audit plan, prioritizing areas of focus and the approval of an internal audit plan.
Members of the Committee asked questions related to the information presented and received responses from City staff. | Received | |
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16-G-294
| 2 | | | Committee Report | LIVING WAGE CALCULATION FOR BARRIE | recommended for receipt | |
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TMP-19565
| 1 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
The Report of the International Relations Committee dated September 20, 2016 was received. (File: C05) | | |
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TMP-19564
| 1 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The Report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee dated September 22, 2016 was received. (File: C05) | | |
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TMP-19563
| 1 | | | Staff Report | REPORT OF THE TOWN AND GOWN COMMITTEE DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
The Report of the Town and Gown Committee dated September 27, 2016 was received. (File: C05) | | |
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TMP-19566
| 1 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE TOWN AND GOWN COMMITTEE DATED OCTOBER 25, 2016
The Report of the Town and Gown Committee dated October 25, 2016 was received. (File: C05) | | |
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TMP-19701
| 1 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2016
The Report of the International Relations Committee dated November 16, 2016 was received. (File: C05) | | |
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16-G-295
| 1 | | | Committee Report | 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE TWINNING AGREEMENT WITH ZWÉIBRÜCKEN, GERMANY - MAY, 2017 | recommended for adoption | |
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