"Venice Principles"

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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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