Introduction

Members:
Art Samson (Chair), Chad Collins (Vice Chair), Murray Ferguson, Maria Pearson, Phil Bruckler, Dave Braden plus the Mayor as ex-officio.

Usually meets:
First and third Wednesdays of each month at 9:30 am

Mandate:
To report and make recommendations to Council on matters relating to: Human resource management programs and services; Programs related to Financial services, Customer Service, Information Technology, Legislative Services, Records Management, Lottery Licensing, Legal Services, Procurement and Risk Management

Specific duties include:

• To consider and make recommendations to Council on matters of policy respecting human resources, including health and safety, relations, organizational planning and development and compensation administration
  
  
• To consider and make recommendations to Council on matters of policy involving communications issues
  
  
• To consider and make recommendations to Council on matters of policy involving financial management, investment, reserves, debt, procurement and risk management
  
  
• To consider and make recommendations to Council on Grants to Organizations
  
  
• To consider and make recommendations to Council on matters regarding Boards and Agencies, including Hamilton Utilities Corporation
  
  
• To consider and make recommendations to Council on matters of policy involving general policies and procedures and administrative by-laws
  
  
• To receive briefings on legal matters involving the City and give direction to the City Solicitor on litigation matters
  
  
• To receive delegations from the public and conduct public hearings as required by statute and Council