Some municipalities across the province want a new law to remove municipal politicians from office if they harass or abuse someone. The new private members b
Some municipalities across the province want a new law to remove municipal politicians from office if they harass or abuse someone.
The new private members bill would make it possible to remove such politicians, given there is no process to remove them now with existing penalties. Existing penalties include a three-month suspension of pay or the loss of a committee or board seat, which many feel are not enough to maintain public trust in local government.“Currently there is no process to remove municipal political politicians from office, even if serious acts of harassment and abuse are committed and substantiated,” explained Roy.
The law, also known as Bill 5, has already passed first reading. It was introduced in August 2022 by Liberal MPP Stephen Blais.Whitby joins approximately 30 municipal councils in the province that have voted to support this bill.
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