Chapter 192 Part 1
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What is a 'Designated Similar Position' according to the City Manager or Agency Head?

  • A position only in large agencies
  • A position directly under the City Manager
  • A position designated as similar to the Designated Director for Article V purposes (correct)
  • A position only in small agencies

    • What is an example of a 'Large Agency'?

  • Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management
  • Arenas Board
  • Toronto Transit Commission (correct)
  • Heritage Toronto

    • What is 'Personal Interest' in the context of political activity?

  • Seeking nomination or being a candidate in an election
  • An interest arising from a relationship or obligation
  • A conflict of interest in the workplace
  • Supporting or opposing a political party or candidate (correct)

    • What is 'Reprisal' in the context of disclosing wrongdoing?

    <p>Any measure taken as a direct result of disclosing an allegation of wrongdoing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of 'Wrongdoing'?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Small Agency'?

    <p>Boards of Arenas listed in Schedule 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is referred to as the 'Public Service By-law'?

    <p>This Chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is included in the definition of 'Confidential Information'?

    <p>Privileged information, draft by-laws, and other sensitive information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a situation that constitutes a 'Conflict of Interest'?

    <p>An employee having a private interest that could compete with their duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a 'Designated Director'?

    <p>To be designated by the City Manager or Agency Head for the purposes of Article V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Service By-law?

    <p>Agencies of the City of Toronto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act?

    <p>To ensure the confidentiality of certain information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definitions in Public Service By-law

    • The Public Service By-law is referred to as Chapter 192 of the Toronto Municipal Code.
    • An Agency refers to a City of Toronto agency listed in Schedule 1.

    Confidential Information

    • Confidential Information includes:
      • Privileged information
      • Draft by-laws or staff reports
      • Third-party information
      • Personal information
      • Technical, financial, or scientific information
      • Any other information that must be kept confidential under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Personal Health Information Protection Act, or the City of Toronto Act.

    Conflict of Interest

    • Conflict of Interest includes:
      • A situation where a public servant has private interests that could compete with their duties and responsibilities.
      • A situation where an employee can use their position for private gain or expectation of private gain.
      • A situation where an employee's private interest benefits their family, friends, or organizations in which they have a financial interest.

    Designated Positions

    • A Designated Director is a Director designated by the City Manager or Agency Head for the purposes of Article V.
    • A Designated Similar Position is a position designated by the City Manager or Agency Head as similar to the position of Designated Director for the purposes of Article V.

    Agency Classifications

    • Large Agencies include:
      • The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place
      • Toronto Parking Authority
      • Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit
      • Toronto Transit Commission
      • Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo
    • Small Agencies include:
      • The Boards of Arenas listed in Schedule 1
      • The Boards of Community Centres listed in Schedule 1
      • Heritage Toronto
      • Civic Theatres Toronto
      • Toronto Atmospheric Fund
      • Yonge-Dundas Square Board of Management

    Political Activity and Private Interest

    • Political Activity includes:
      • Supporting or opposing a political party and/or candidate before or during an election
      • Seeking nomination or being a candidate in an election
      • Seeking appointment to a municipal council or school board
      • Canvassing or campaigning on a Toronto municipal referendum question
    • Private Interest refers to an interest arising from a relationship, obligation, duty, responsibility, or benefit unique to the employee or a person related to the employee.

    Reprisal and Wrongdoing

    • Reprisal refers to any measure taken or threatened as a direct result of disclosing or being suspected of disclosing an allegation of wrongdoing.
    • Wrongdoing includes:
      • Fraud
      • Theft of City assets
      • Waste: mismanagement of City resources or assets
      • Violations of the City's Conflict of Interest rules
      • Breach of public trust

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