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WELCOME TO WELCOME TO YOURYOUR
COUNCIL COUNCIL ORIENTATIONORIENTATION
Your Council MembersYour Council Members
Mayor:Mayor:• Insert Name (Term expires Oct. 20__)
Councillors:Councillors:• Insert Name (Term expires Oct. 20__) • Insert Name (Term expires Oct. 20__)• Insert Name (Term expires Oct. 20__)• Insert Name (Term expires Oct. 20__)
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline• Review of Council Orientation Manual
• Distribution of Legislative Powers in Canada• Community Council• Duties of Council Members• Duties of Community Administrative Officer• Consultative Services Available from Department• Meeting Management• Financial Management• Conflict of Interest• Fraud Awareness
• Understanding & Interpreting Financial Statements
• Question Period
Distribution of Legislative Powers Distribution of Legislative Powers in Canadain Canada
• The federal Constitution Act gives sovereign powers to the federal government and the provinces
• The federal government has jurisdiction over all of Canada
• Provinces have jurisdiction only within provincial boundaries
Distribution of Legislative Powers Distribution of Legislative Powers in Canadain Canada
Delegated AuthorityDelegated Authority • Local government authorities are
created by provincial legislation and have no sovereign powers
• Local authorities have powers that are delegated by the province
• Council gets its authority from The Northern Affairs Act
Community CouncilCommunity Council
LegislationLegislation• The Northern Affairs Act :
• is the legal authority under which councils exist, function and operate
• provides for the incorporation of communities
• The minister has the legislated authority to act on behalf of unincorporated communities
Community CouncilCommunity Council
RegulationsRegulations• Have the same authority as an
act of legislation– Community Councils Election– Status and Boundaries –
Unincorporated Communities and Settlements
– Council Compensation
Community CouncilCommunity Council
Regulations cont.Regulations cont.
– Procedures and Delegation of By-law Making Powers (Communities that are not incorporated)
– Conflict of Interest
Community CouncilCommunity CouncilReference MaterialReference Material• Local Government Development
Manual of Policies and Procedures (LGDMPP)
• Financial Management Guide• A Safe Workplace• Local Government Development
Community Management Series Manual• Community Development Corporation
(CDC) Manual
Community Council Community Council Local Government Development Local Government Development
Manual of Policies and ProceduresManual of Policies and Procedures• Financial• Public Works • Land• Protective Services• Environmental
Health Services• Election• General
Community CouncilCommunity Council Financial Management GuideFinancial Management Guide
• Administrative• Financial• Budgeting &
Coding• Blank Forms• Appendix
Community CouncilCommunity Council A Safe WorkplaceA Safe Workplace
• General Requirements
• Health and Safety Management
• Rules, Procedures, Practices and Guidelines
Community CouncilCommunity Council Community Management Community Management
SeriesSeries• Running for Council• Council Orientation• Employee
Management Guide• Managing Your Own
Affairs• Community
Management Plan Development
• Land Use Planning Guide
• Subdivision Process Guide
• Capital Project Planning and Delivery
Duties Of Council MembersDuties Of Council Members• Good governance• Act in the best interest of the
community• Understand council authority and
departmental policies• Attend council meetings and
participate in discussions/decisions• Make objective and unbiased decisions• Be aware of financial position
Duties Of Council MembersDuties Of Council Members• Accept responsibility for assigned
“portfolio”• Protect community assets from theft,
misuse or fraud• Ensure staff are adequately trained• Adhere to Conflict of Interest
regulation• Keep matters confidential until
discussed at meeting open to public
Duties Of Council MembersDuties Of Council Members• Good communication with
residents and employees• Evaluate policies and programs for
the community• Serve on committees• Adhere to workplace safety and
health (WSH) requirements
Duties Of Council MembersDuties Of Council Members
Additional Duties Of MayorAdditional Duties Of Mayor• Council representative• Leader• Chair of council meetings• Ensures council decisions are legal• Guards against conflict of interest
Duties of Community Duties of Community Administrative Officer (CAO)Administrative Officer (CAO)
• An information resource and principal advisor to council on legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and finances
• Responsible for implementing council decisions– Council is the decision-maker and responsible for
all its decisions
• Attends council meetings• Prepares agendas and meeting minutes• Drafts resolutions and by-laws• Manages and supervises all council staff
Duties of Community Duties of Community Administrative OfficerAdministrative Officer
• Prepares and presents financial statements• Maintains files and filing systems• Provides administrative support• Correspondence • Provides records for council inspection and
audit purposes• Maintains records required under Conflict
of Interest regulation• Ensures necessary documents are
submitted to appropriate authorities
Consultative Services Available Consultative Services Available from Departmentfrom Department
ANA ConsultantsANA Consultants• Municipal Development• Recreation and Wellness• Technical and Public Works• Workplace Safety and Health• Environmental• Protective Services • Community and Resource
Development
Consultative Services Available Consultative Services Available from Departmentfrom Department
Municipal DevelopmentMunicipal Development • Facilitate council/staff development and improved
financial management and administrative skills • Facilitate council’s development of a CMP• Assist with trouble-shooting on financial matters• Provide information on resources and training
opportunities• Assist in interpretation of legislation• Advise on services available from other
government departments and agencies
Consultative Services Available Consultative Services Available from Departmentfrom Department
Recreation and WellnessRecreation and Wellness • Promote recreation and wellness
programming for communities• Provide support, resources and
networking opportunities• Promote and support professional
development for community recreation directors
Consultative Services Available Consultative Services Available from Departmentfrom Department
Technical and Public WorksTechnical and Public Works• Assist communities plan, deliver, operate
and maintain various public works and infrastructure projects
• Three major operational areas are: – Project planning– Project delivery– Operations and maintenance
Consultative Services Available Consultative Services Available from Departmentfrom Department
Workplace Safety & HealthWorkplace Safety & Health• Assist communities comply with workplace
safety and health requirements
Consultative Services Available Consultative Services Available from Departmentfrom Department
EnvironmentalEnvironmental• Assist communities plan, deliver, operate and
maintain municipal infrastructure for:– water treatment plants & distribution systems– wastewater treatment plants & collection systems– solid waste disposal grounds
• Assist with capital applications, designs, estimates and RFPs
• Arrange job-site meetings with councils to plan project delivery
• Arrange engineering services• Responsible for overall project management
Consultative Services Available Consultative Services Available from Departmentfrom Department
Protective ServicesProtective Services• Work to improve local capacity to
respond to public safety concerns• Work with the following program
areas:– Fire – Ambulance– Constable – Emergency Planning
Consultative Services Available Consultative Services Available from Departmentfrom Department
Community and Resource DevelopmentCommunity and Resource Development• Promote, assist and facilitate the process for
communities to improve social and economic conditions
• Facilitate process for developing a community economic development (CED) strategy
• Assist and facilitate the process for the development of land use planning documents
• Assist existing and potential entrepreneurs• Mentor community development staff
Meeting ManagementMeeting Management• Council determines date and time of at
least 10 regular meetings/year• If a member misses 3 consecutive regular
meetings without prior approval by council resolution, the member is deemed to have resigned and the seat becomes vacant
• The mayor or 2 members of council may call special meetings
• Council meetings are open to public
Meeting ManagementMeeting ManagementDuties of Community Duties of Community Administrative OfficerAdministrative Officer•Prepares and distributes agenda•Prepares and presents financial statements •Requests approval of payables•Presents correspondence•Provides well researched reports
•Records minutes and resolutions
Meeting ManagementMeeting Management
Duties of Council Members Duties of Council Members (includes Mayor)(includes Mayor)•Attend all council meetings•Participate in discussions•Represent concerns and views of the community•Behave in an orderly manner•Be respectful of others
Meeting ManagementMeeting ManagementAdditional Duties of MayorAdditional Duties of Mayor• Ensure there is a quorum • Conduct an orderly meeting• Ensure everyone has a chance to speak• Ensure decisions are made by
resolution and carried by a majority• Ensure speakers are on topic and
control the length of discussion
Financial ManagementFinancial Management• It is important for council to know the
community’s financial position• Financial management is making
economic and efficient use of limited resources and protecting community assets from theft, fraud or neglect
• Financial management involves planning (includes budgeting), implementing and controlling
Financial ManagementFinancial ManagementPlanningPlanning• Council is responsible for annual
preparation and submission of a Community Management Plan (CMP)
• This plan (due January 31) includes a budget, 5-year capital plan, operation & maintenance plan, recreation and wellness plan, CED strategy and staff training plan
Financial ManagementFinancial ManagementImplementingImplementing• Throughout the year decisions are
guided by the CMP• Significant deviations from the plan
will require council to act to ensure that council does not incur a deficit
• Council must identify cost savings or extra funding needed prior to approving any unplanned expenditures
Financial ManagementFinancial ManagementControllingControlling• Financial control by council requires
current and accurate financial information
• Information is found in the community financial statements
• Understanding of these financial statements is required to make good financial decisions
Conflict of InterestConflict of Interest
• Arises when a council member takes advantage of their position on council to benefit themselves or their immediate family members
• Members of council cannot use their position for direct personal gain and must excuse themselves from the meeting if they have a conflict of interest
Conflict of InterestConflict of Interest
• Conflict of Interest regulation requires that each council member file a Statement of Assets and Interests with the community administrative officer and update when change occurs
• Council members must disclose any conflict of interest
• Statements filed are public documents
I. Fraud AwarenessI. Fraud Awareness• Each council member is responsible to
protect community assets from misuse, theft or fraud
• Fraud is often a result of poor management practices which should not be tolerated by council
• Early detection reduces losses, whereas delay increases them
• Prevention starts with good financial and administrative practices
• Be aware of the warning signs
I. Fraud AwarenessI. Fraud AwarenessWarning SignsWarning Signs• Infrequent council meetings• No approval of prior minutes, expenditures and
financial statements in council minutes• Unapproved expenditures• No documentation for expenditures• Late or no bank reconciliations• Late payments/late payment charges & penalties• Inability to complete projects on a timely basis• Failure to deposit reserve funds into reserve
investments on a timely basis• Signing of blank cheques
I. Fraud AwarenessI. Fraud AwarenessHow to Prevent FraudHow to Prevent Fraud• Attend council meetings and ensure they
occur at least monthly• Ensure resolutions are passed approving
all payments made or to be made each month & that list totals are correct
• Ensure a resolution is passed approving the latest financial statements and that a bank reconciliation is attached
• Ensure minutes are complete prior to approval, with all lists attached
I. Fraud AwarenessI. Fraud AwarenessHow to Prevent FraudHow to Prevent Fraud• Ensure all payments presented for approval have
back-up and any unusual interest charges are noted in the minutes with council’s plan to investigate/correct the situation
• Ensure all travel advances are within departmental policy and adequately accounted for
• Take any complaint or rumour of misuse of community assets seriously
• Ensure “immediate family” as defined under “Conflict of Interest” are not signatories on a cheque
• Report any concerns immediately where council fails to adequately address any of the above deficiencies
Understanding & Interpreting Understanding & Interpreting Financial StatementsFinancial Statements
o Refer to booklet in Council Orientation Manual
QUESTIONS