06-10-2024 - No. 04The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and
Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)
AMCTO Advocacy Team
Sent via email: advocacyCa_amcto.com
Dear Sir/Madam.-
Re: Motion in Support of the AMCTO's Advocacy Teams' recommendations of the review
and reform of MFIPPA.
This is to advise that at the May 28, 2024 Council Meeting in the City of Niagara Falls, the following
resolution was adopted with respect to the above noted matter:
No. 4 June 10, 2024
Moved by: Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS RESOLUTION
MFIPPA MODERNIZATION
WHEREAS the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990 (MFIPPA)
has not been comprehensively reviewed in over 30 years; and
WHEREAS municipalities consider transparency an important tool for building and maintaining
public trust and recognize the importance of continuous improving; and
WHEREAS municipal administrators need legislation that supports effective local program
delivery, is responsive to current technology and reflects its original intent of open and
accountable government; and
WHEREAS MFIPPA presents a number of challenges for municipal staff which can hinder its
effectiveness and efficiency when it comes to serving the public; and
WHEREAS municipalities should have updated legislation that ensures municipal resources are
best allocated; increases trust in public institutions through strengthening accountability,
transparency and responsiveness; and addresses the need of the digital era; and
WHEREAS the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)
has comprehensively reviewed MFIPPA and put forward recommendations in their submission
"Looking Ahead: A Proactive Submission to Modernize the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act",
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Public Business and Service Delivery be
requested to review MFIPPA and consider recommendations as outlined by AMCTO within their
submission "Looking Ahead: A Proactive Submission to Modernize the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act";
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council direct the City Clerk to send a copy of this
resolution to AMCTO's Advocacy Team and the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK
Carried Unanimously
JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
If any further information is required, please contact the undersigned at 905-356-7521, x4342.
Yours Truly,
ti. ,
Bill Matson
City Clerk, City of Niagara Falls