Chapter 192 Part 2
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Which of the following is a primary objective of the public service?

  • To advance the public service as a professional body that is objective, impartial and ethical (correct)
  • To oversee the Board of Management of the St.Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts
  • To enhance the operation of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts
  • To manage the North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation

    • What is the outcome of By-law 1395-2017?

  • The formation of the Toronto government
  • The establishment of the Board of Management of the St.Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts
  • The creation of the North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation
  • The deletion of references to The Board of Directors of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts (correct)

    • What is the main goal of the public service with regards to the City and its government?

  • To provide administrative support to Civic Theatres Toronto
  • To oversee the North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation
  • To manage the affairs of the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts
  • To ensure the public service is effective in serving the public, the Toronto government and the City as a whole (correct)

    • What is the purpose of establishing roles, responsibilities and authorities for the administration of the public service?

    <p>To establish the roles, responsibilities and authorities for the administration of the public service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recruiting and developing a well-qualified public service?

    <p>To recruit and develop a well-qualified public service that is reflective of Toronto's diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of setting out the rights and duties of the public service concerning ethical conduct?

    <p>To set out the rights and duties of the public service concerning ethical conduct, including political activity and conflict of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the procedures established in the public service?

    <p>To investigate wrongdoing in the public service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core value of the Toronto Public Service that emphasizes responsible use of resources?

    <p>To use City property, services and resources responsibly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the head of the administrative and operational aspects of the City government?

    <p>City Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the City Clerk?

    <p>Conduct of the City Clerk's Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for establishing policies for the City Manager?

    <p>City Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of policies must Agencies establish?

    <p>Multiple policies including Absence from Work, Pay and Benefits, Hiring and Promotion, Health and Safety, and Access, Equity and Human Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the City Solicitor?

    <p>Head of the Legal Services Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Health and Safety Policies?

    <p>To fulfill requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who appoints, promotes, demotes, suspends and dismisses Agency employees?

    <p>The Administrative Head of the Agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Access, Equity and Human Rights Policies?

    <p>To fulfill requirements under various legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Objectives and Values

    • The objectives of this chapter include advancing the public service as a professional body, affirming agencies as part of the broader public service, ensuring effective service to the public, establishing roles and responsibilities, recruiting a well-qualified public service, and setting out the rights and duties of the public service.

    Core Values

    • The core values of the Toronto Public Service include serving the public well, serving Council and/or their Board well, acting with integrity, maintaining political neutrality, upholding Toronto's motto - Diversity Our Strength, using City property responsibly, applying judgement and discretion, and serving the public service well.

    Human Resources Management

    City Manager

    • The City Manager is the City's chief administrative officer and head of the administrative and operational aspects of the City government, responsible for managing human resources.

    City Clerk

    • The City Clerk has full charge and control of and is fully responsible for the conduct of the City Clerk's Office for the City of Toronto.

    City Solicitor

    • The City Solicitor has full charge and control of and is fully responsible for the conduct of the Legal Services Division for the City of Toronto.

    Agencies

    • Agencies are responsible for appointing, promoting, demoting, suspending, and dismissing Agency employees, subject to personnel policies and collective agreements.
    • Agencies shall appoint an administrative head to provide organizational leadership to staff and delegate authority to appoint, promote, demote, suspend, and dismiss Agency employees.

    Policies

    City Manager

    • The City Manager shall establish policies on absence from work, pay and benefits, hiring and promotion, health and safety, and access, equity, and human rights.

    Agencies

    • Agencies shall establish policies on absence from work, pay and benefits, hiring and promotion, health and safety, and access, equity, and human rights.

    Ethics Executives

    • Ethics Executives include the City Manager, City Clerk, City Solicitor, Deputy City Managers, Chief Financial Officer, Division Heads, Agency Heads, and other senior positions designated by the Agency Head.
    • Ethics Executives are responsible for promoting ethical conduct and decision-making, ensuring staff are familiar with ethical rules, providing guidance on their application, and advising on situations involving conflict of interest, political activity, and other ethical matters.

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    This chapter outlines the objectives and values of the Toronto Municipal Code, specifically regarding public service and civic theatres.

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