Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

Report

3rd Meeting of the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 9:30 A.m. - 10:30 A.m.

Committee Room #5

The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

PRESENT:

• A. Wright (Chair), D. Ross, C. Scrimgeour

  A. Bush, M. Butlin, S. Corman, J. Raycroft, E. Skalski, B. Westlake-Power 

  The meeting is called to order at 9:30 AM.

   

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

None.

2.

Consent

2.1

Minutes of the 2nd Meeting of the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

• D. Ross and C. Scrimgeour

  Moved by: Daniel Ross
  Seconded by: Christene Scrimgeour

  That the Minutes of the 2nd Meeting of the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, held on August 2, 2023, BE APPROVED. 

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Items for Discussion

None.

4.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

4.1

2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Sil Palumbo

• D. Ross and C. Scrimgeour

  Moved by: Daniel Ross
  Seconded by: Christene Scrimgeour

  That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated August 2, 2023 and entitled “2022 Municipal Election Clerk’s Contribution Report - Sil Palumbo” to notice of an apparent contravention of the campaign contribution limits with respect to the 2022 Municipal Election, BE RECEIVED for information; and

  That the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to prepare a decision (attached) of the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (Committee) with respect to the 2022 Municipal Election Contribution Report with respect to Sil Palumbo (Contributor) setting out reasons in support of the decision of the Committee that despite the contravention of the Contributor of section 88.9(1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 whereas the Contributor exceeded a total of $1,200 to any one candidate in an election, the Committee will not commence a legal proceeding against the Contributor as the Committee is of the opinion that there is no public interest in doing so; 

  it being noted that the Committee received a written submission from Chacko Varghese, CPA on behalf of Sil Palumbo and a verbal presentation from Khalil Ramal with respect to this matter. 

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

• D. Ross and C. Scrimgeour

  Moved by: Daniel Ross
  Seconded by: Christene Scrimgeour

  That the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (Committee) rise and go In Closed Session, for the purpose of deliberating with respect to the 2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Sil Palumbo pursuant to subsection 88.34(9.1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Committee convenes In Closed Session, from 9:54 AM to 10:13 AM.

  
  

5.

Adjournment

• C. Scrimgeour and D. Ross

  Moved by: Christene Scrimgeour
  Seconded by: Daniel Ross

  That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.