07/08/2014
The Premier's commitment to introduce new rules on transparency and accountability for the Province again captures other parts of the broader public sector, including municipal governments. In response to the Association’s letter to all the party leaders during the election, the Liberal Party stated with respect to the Accountability Act, that: “Ontario Liberals remain committed to expanding accountability in the public sector. If we form another government, we will work with AMO and the entire Broader Public Service to identify the best ways to expand accountability and give Ontarians confidence in their public service”. AMO President Russ Powers wants the Association’s membership to know that AMO is very concerned that it has not been given any opportunity to work with the government prior to the Act’s reintroduction. A request for an urgent meeting has been sent to the Premier. “This government has an outstanding track record of pre-consulting and getting input and feedback, so this is an extremely surprising and disappointing situation“ says the AMO President. We have been advised that this re-introduced Bill has been amended to address another area but apparently there is no change to the municipal government section. If the Bill introduced today is identical to the one previously introduced, then: