- 311
- An easy-to-remember telephone number that provides a single point of contact for citizens to request non-emergency local municipal government information, programs and services provided by the City of Brampton and Region of Peel
- Access Card
- Security ID that allows access to applicable municipal buildings and facilities
- Access to Information
- The Access to Information (Act) gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person or corporation present in Canada a right to access records of government institutions that are subject to the Act, such as expenses, contracts and correspondence
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, referred to as ADOA in this document, is the legislation related to providing a Barrier-Free Ontario for All People with Disabilities
- Acting Mayor
- The Acting Mayor shall be determined in accordance with Section 3 of the Procedure By-law
- Agenda Deadline
- The deadline to have items added to an agenda. Deadlines and publishing dates for each Committee and Council can be found in this document
- Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO)
- A non-partisan, non-profit association, of Ontario’s 444 municipalities, working together to achieve shared goals and meet common challenges
- Bourginot’s Rules of Order
- Parliamentary authority publication, outlining procedures on how to conduct an official government body meeting or formal meetings for companies or organizations
- Brampton Emergency Management Office (BEMO)
- The Emergency Management Office is divided into three main portfolios, Emergency Management, Business Continuity and Emergency Public Education, to provide the City with assistance and support in the case of any emergency situations.
- BRIMS
- BRIMS is the Brampton Records and Information Management System
- By-law
- Rule or law adopted by Council regarding City standards; by-laws are the primary legislative instrument of municipalities in Ontario. A by-law becomes effective on the date it is enacted unless it specifies otherwise
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A made-in-Canada solution designed to help employers, diversity and inclusion/human rights/equity, and human resources practitioners effectively address the full picture of diversity, equity and inclusion within the workplace
- Chair
- The Mayor or presiding officer of a meeting
- Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
- The Chief Administrative Officer, referred to as the CAO in the document, is the senior executive who manages and oversees the overall operations of the City
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- The Chief Information Officer, referred to as CIO in this document, is the senior executive who is responsible for traditional information technology and computer systems that support enterprise goals.
- City Clerk
- The City Clerk or Designate of the Corporation of the City of Brampton, supports Councils and Committees during meetings by providing administrative support
- City Councillor
- Member of Council who is elected to be a member of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton.
- City of Brampton (COB)
- The City of Brampton, also referred to as COB, in short-form.
- City Solicitor
- Legal counsel on staff at the City who deals specifically with City litigation matters
- Closed Session Documents
- Information provided in Closed Session (sometimes referred to as “In Camera”) is confidential and provided to Members solely for the purpose of their review and decision-making. Members are required to maintain the confidentiality of these materials. Although they are listed on the regular Council agenda; they are not provided within the agenda. They are printed on salmon paper
- Code of Conduct
- The Code of Conduct for Members of Council approved by City Council and administered by the Integrity Commissioner, reflects the City’s values and standards for professional conduct and behaviour
- Commissioner of Oaths
- A Commissioner for Oaths is a person who is authorized to verify affidavits, declarations, and other legal documents
- Committee (of Council)
- Any standing committee, functional, ad hoc, advisory committee, subcommittee or other committee or similar entity established for a specific purpose
- Committee Recommendation
- A motion passed by a committee during a meeting and recommended for adoption by Council
- Consent
- When requesting to add, delete or defer items on an agenda, 2/3 of Council must provide consent for the request to be accepted.
- Constituency Assistant (CA)
- A Constituency Assistant, referred to as a CA in this document, is the designated employee that supports Member(s) of Council
- Corporation
- A company or group of people authorized to act as a single entity (legally a person) and recognized as such in law. The City of Brampton operating as The Corporation of the City Brampton is a Corporation for many business and legal purposes
- Council
- The legislative body of the City consisting of all Council Members including the Mayor
- Council Procedures
- Set out the responsibilities of Members of Council and are the main parliamentary authority governing meetings of Council and its committees. The procedures are found in Council’s Procedure By-law and the Municipal Act, 2001
- Council Resolution
- A decision made by Council
- Councillor
- Member elected as a City or Regional Council Member, excluding the Mayor
- Diversity
- Reflecting the variety of unique dimensions, qualities and characteristics we all possess, allowing for a proper representation within the organization
- East Wing
- Council suite of offices located on the east side of the 6th floor of City Hall
- e-laws
- Designated website to search for Provincial legislation, including statutes and regulations
- Employment Standards Act
- The legislation which regulates employment in the province of Ontario, including wages, maximum work hours, and workplace health and safety
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
- FCM is a national organization of municipal governments
- Gift Disclosure Statement
- A statement, completed by the gift recipient and contains information about the gift, benefit or hospitality, including: name of recipient, description of gift, benefit or hospitality and circumstances under which it was received, who gave the gift, benefit or hospitality and date of receipt, estimated value
- Gift Registry
- A list of all gifts, benefits and hospitality valued at $50 or more received by Members of Council and City staff. The registry is posted online for public viewing on a quarterly basis
- Gifts
- Gifts, any items given to a Member of Council or City staff, valued at $50 or more
- Group Health Benefits
- Private healthcare benefits provided by the City
- Head of Council
- The Mayor is the Head of Council.
- Inclusion
- Creating a culture that strives for equity and embraces, respects, accepts and values difference
- Information and Privacy Commission (IPO)
- The IPC is the agency established to work independently of the government to uphold and promote open government and the protection of personal privacy in Ontario
- Information Technology (IT)
- Digital Innovation & Information Technology, referred to as IT in this document, is a department responsible for all electronics and communications devices, including smartphones, iPads, computers and related software
- Integrity Commissioner
- The Office of the Integrity Commissioner acts as an independent key advisor to Council on a range of important issues, provides education and advice to Members of Council, and is responsible for presiding over complaints investigations related to Members
- IPC Commissioner
- The Commissioner is appointed by and reports to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The Commissioner is independent of the government of the day and is accountable to uphold and protect access to information and privacy rights in Ontario
- Lobbyist Registry
- The City has established a Lobbyist Registry to enhance transparency by providing an ongoing record of persons who lobby City Hall and gifts received by the City’s public office holders, both elected and non-elected
- Mayor
- The elected Head of Council of the City
- Media Gallery
- A designated seating space for the media located in the City’s Council Chambers
- Members of Council or Members
- The Mayor, Regional Councillors and City Councillors
- Minutes
- Minutes are a record of the meeting, containing decisions, motions, votes, rulings and other information about proceedings. They are officially distributed to Members of Council with the subsequent meeting agendas. They are also provided to the public
- Motion
- A proposal by a Member to resolve and effect a decision
- Municipal Accessibility Plan
- A city-wide plan to create an accessible space for everyone throughout all City of Brampton sites and centres
- Municipal Act
- One of the most significant provincial statutes that governs municipalities in Ontario
- Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFFIPA)
- The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, referred to as MFIPPA in this document, is the legislation related to the access of information and protection of privacy
- Notice of Motion
- A proposal by a member to resolve and effect a decision at a Council meeting submitted to the Clerk in writing over the signature of the mover and seconder, being complete and correct
- Ombudsman
- The Municipal Ombudsman is a discretionary position, acting independently and reporting to Council, to investigate any decision or recommendation made or act done or omitted in the course of the administration of the municipality
- People Advantage
- A results-based plan focusing on and engaging with employees as the precursor to delivering exceptional customer service and results for our community
- Point of Order
- Used to point out an error in procedure of a breach of the rules, calling attention to: a) any breach of the rules or order pursuant to this Procedure By-law; or b) any defect in the constituency of any meeting; or c) the use of improper offensive or abusive language; or d) notice of the fact that the matter under discussion is not within the scope of the proposed motion; or e) any other informality or irregularity in the proceedings of the meeting
- Point of Personal Privilege
- Used to request immediate action on a matter affecting the rights and privileges of A) Council or Committee as a whole, or B) a Committee or Council Member. It is a procedure to call attention to a matter relating to: a) statements challenging the integrity of the Council, Committee or individual Members; or b) an individual Member (eg: statements made during the meeting naming that Member specifically, comments regarding a Member's character, an incorrect record of a Member's participation in a meeting contained in minutes approved in a Member's absence); or c) the rights and privileges of the Council or Committee (eg: the accuracy of published reports of its proceedings; the conduct of its officers, etc.)
- Policy
- A policy is a written directive, adopted by Council, for municipal operations. A link to City policies located on the City’s websites can be found here
- Portal
- Official intranet site for Members and employees of the City of Brampton
- Procedure By-law
- The rules governing the order and proceedings of the Council and the Committees of The Corporation of the City of Brampton
- Protection of Privacy
- Protection of Privacy is the relationship between the collection and dissemination of information and data, the public’s expectation of privacy, and the related legal requirements
- Public Gallery
- Council Chamber seating area for members of the public, including wheelchair accessible seating
- Regional Councillor
- Member of Council who is elected to be a representative at both the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton and the Council of The Regional Municipality of Peel
- Service Brampton Centre
- Concierge desk located on the main floor of City Hall
- Service Request
- A verbal or written request for information or action related to a service provided by the City
- Smartphone
- A mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer; the device usually includes a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications
- Special Committee (also referred to as "Ad-Hoc Committee)
- Established by City Council for a specific purpose
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- A set of step-by-step instructions to help staff carry out routine tasks that operationalize a policy or other legislation. SOPs aim to achieve safety, efficiency, quality output and uniformity of performance while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with rules and regulations
- Standing Committee
- A permanent committee comprised of Members of Council intended to consider all matters pertaining to Designated City business. The City has two standing committees: Committee of Council (divided into 4 sections: Community Services, Corporate Services, Economic Development and Culture and Public Works and Engineering); and Planning and Development Committee
- Statement of Remuneration and Expense
- An itemized listing of all compensation and expenses incurred by an individual
- Term of Office
- The length of time a Member serves as an elected official in a particular office
- Transponder Tag
- Parking ID pass
- Ward
- A division of the City for administrative or political purposes; there are 10 Wards in the City of Brampton
- West Wing
- Council suite of offices located on the west side of the 6th floor of City Hall
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