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Policing Committee Bylaw Amendment
Presented by: Aaron Giesbrecht, Manager
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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1. That Bylaw 39/2017, Being Amendment 1 to the Policing Committee Bylaw, be read a first time.
2. That Bylaw 39/2017, be read a second time.
3. That unanimous consent be given for consideration of third reading of Bylaw 39/2017.
4. That Bylaw 39/2017, be read a third and final time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
Administration is bringing this matter back to Council as it was determined that a small administrative amendment is required to the Bylaw to ensure functional transition between now and when members of the Policing Committee are appointed.
COUNCIL DIRECTION
On June 12, 2017 Council passed the following motions:
(BL17-035)
That Bylaw 28/2017 be read a third and final time.
(BL17-035)
That Administration undertake all necessary actions to enable the Policing Committee to commence its role and exercise its authorities effective January 1, 2018.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On June 12, 2017 Council gave final reading to the Policing Committee Bylaw 28/2017. The Bylaw established a formal Policing Committee pursuant to the Alberta Police Act and as such delegated some of the authorities granted to the Chief Elected Official (Mayor) under the Municipal Police Service Agreement to the Chair of the Policing Committee.
Council also directed Administration to take necessary actions to enable the Policing Committee to commence its role and exercise its authorities effective January 1, 2018.
Between now and January 1, 2018, there will be Municipal Police Service Agreement matters that will require a level of consultation and communication between the Municipality and the RCMP. As such, a small amendment to the Bylaw is recommended to make it clear that the Policing Committee's authority delegated through the Bylaw does not commence until the Committee's inaugural meeting.
Administration has attached the proposed Bylaw that would amend the Policing Committee Bylaw, a redline version of the changes as well as a copy of the recommended final amended version.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
None at this time.
IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial:
None at this time.
Legal / Risk:
If this amendment is not made, certain functions under the policing services agreement and the Police Act, as delegated to the Committee, may not proceed until such time as the Committee is in place.
Program or Service:
None at this time.
Organizational:
None at this time.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
If Council does not wish to support the recommendations, the following alternatives could be considered:
a) Do not amend the Policing Comittee Bylaw and Administration would proceed with the status quo related to official Municipal Police Service Agreement matters, taking on some potential negative perception risk.
b) Refer the matter back to Administration for further consideration, as per the general discussion held by Council, and direct that a revised report be brought back to Council at a future date.
STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS
Nothing to note at this time.
Report Date: June 26, 2017
Author(s): Aaron Giesbrecht
Committee/Department: Policing Committee
General Manager: Dale Bendfeld
City Manager: Kevin Scoble