"Ombudsman"

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AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026 · 2026-02-17

CES - Selection and hiring process for an Ombudsman

This item outlines the formal process for selecting and hiring a new Ombudsman for the City of Gatineau. The Ombudsman acts as an independent officer to investigate citizen complaints regarding municipal administration.

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2026.02.17 – Regular meeting of the Gatineau City Council held at the Aydelu Centre located at 94, rue du Patrimoine, Gatineau, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:09 p.m., at which are · 2026-02-17

Selection and Hiring Process for an Ombudsman

Council established a selection committee to recruit a new Ombudsman for a five-year term, as the current Ombudsman's mandate ends in August 2026. The committee includes four councillors and support from Human Resources and General Management.

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2025.09.16 – Ordinary meeting of the Gatineau City Council held at the Buckingham service centre located at 515 Charles Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 7:01 p.m. · 2025-09-16

Proclamation - International Ombudsman Day – October 9, 2025

Council unanimously proclaimed October 9, 2025, as International Ombudsman Day to recognize the role of the Ombudsman in protecting citizen rights and improving municipal services.

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2024.12.10 – Regular meeting of the Gatineau City Council held in the Jean-Despréz hall of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 · 2024-12-10

Extension of the contractual engagement of Ms. Maryline Caron as Ombudsman

The City is extending the contract of Ombudsman Maryline Caron until August 28, 2026, to align with the recently updated five-year mandate duration for the position.

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2024.10.22 – Ordinary meeting of the Gatineau City Council held in the Jean-Despréz hall of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:02 p.m. · 2024-10-22

Modification to Resolution Number CM-2019-100 Concerning the Ombudsman Function and Mandate to the Administration (Venice Principles)

Council modified the Ombudsman's mandate to set a minimum term of three to five years (renewable once) and directed the administration to advocate for the integration of the 'Venice Principles' into provincial legislation regarding municipal ombudsmen.

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PUBLIC – Minutes of the Gatineau City Council committee of the whole meeting held in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., at which were present, · 2024-10-08

Review of the Gatineau Ombudsman's term length

The Gatineau Ombudsman (OG) is proposing to extend their term length from three to at least five years, with the possibility of one renewal. This change is intended to align with the 'Venice Principles' regarding the independence and stability of ombudsman offices.

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