Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

Report

1st Meeting of the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, continued from June 26, 2023

Friday, July 07, 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, and C. Scrimgeour

  A. Bush, M. Butlin, S. Corman, J. Raycroft, M. Schulthess

   

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1.

Call to Order

1.1

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

None.

1.2

Election of Chair

• That Andrew Wright BE ELECTED as Chair of the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, for the term ending November 14, 2026.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

2.

Consent

2.1

Rules of Procedure and Terms of Reference for the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

• That the Rules of Procedure and Terms of Reference, as amended, for the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee BE ADOPTED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.

Items for Discussion

3.1

2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Ali Soufan

• That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated June 26, 2023 and entitled “2022 Municipal Election Clerk’s Contribution Report - Ali Soufan” 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 Ali Soufan (Contributor) setting out reasons in support of the decision of the Committee that the contravention of the Contributor of section 88.9(4) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 whereas the Contributor exceeded a total of $5,000 to two or more candidates for office of the same council, the Committee will commence a legal proceeding against the Contributor.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

3.2

2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Nella Soufan

• That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the report dated June 26, 2023 and entitled “2022 Municipal Election Clerk’s Contribution Report - Nella Soufan” 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 Nella Soufan (Contributor) setting out reasons in support of the decision of the Committee that the contravention of the Contributor of section 88.9(4) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 whereas the Contributor exceeded a total of $5,000 to two or more candidates for office of the same council, the Committee will commence a legal proceeding against the Contributor.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  ADDITIONAL VOTES:

  
  
• That the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (Committee) rise and go In Closed Session, for the purpose of receiving legal advice pursuant to subsection 88.34(9.1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Committee convenes In Closed Session, from 9:40 AM to 9:50 AM.

  
  
• That the 2022 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (Committee) rise and go In Closed Session, for the purpose of deliberating with respect to the following matters pursuant to subsection 88.34(9.1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996:

  a)     2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Ali Soufan; and

  b)     2022 Municipal Election Clerk's Contribution Report - Nella Soufan.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The Committee convenes In Closed Session, from 9:52 AM to 9:58 AM.

  
  

4.

Deferred Matters/Additional Business

None.

5.

Adjournment

• That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.

  
  
  
  Motion Passed

  The meeting adjourned at 10:02 AM.