- What is the Gift Registry?
The Gift Registry is 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. - Who does the Gift Registry apply to?
The Gift Registry applies to all Members of Council and City staff. - How does it work?
While disclosure of all gifts, benefits and hospitality will be encouraged, for each item received that has a value of $50 or more, the recipient must complete a Gift Disclosure Statement and forward it to the Lobbyist Registrar or designate. Statements of gifts received will be posted quarterly on www.brampton.ca. - What is a Gift Disclosure Statement?
The Gift Disclosure Statement is 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
- Intended use of gift, benefit or hospitality
- How does this impact me as a stakeholder?
The Gift Registry is intended to enhance transparency to the public. The Gift Registry will be updated on a quarterly basis.
It is the recipient’s responsibility to complete the Gift Disclosure Statement. The source of the gift, benefit or hospitality, and the circumstances under which it was received will be documented in the Statement. - How does this impact me as a member of the public?
The Gift Registry is intended to enhance transparency to the public. The Gift Registry will be updated on a quarterly basis. - Why now?
The Gift Registry was launched in January 2016 as part of Council’s continued commitment to enhance accountability and transparency to the public. - When was it implemented?
The Gift Registry was implemented in January 2016.
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