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OTTAWA POLICE SERVICES BOARD COMMISSION DE SERVICES POLICIERS D’OTTAWA
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DATE 22 April 2013
TO/DEST. Members of the Ottawa Police Services Board
FROM/EXP. Executive Director, Ottawa Police Services Board
SUBJECT/OBJET ATTENDANCE AT ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF
POLICE SERVICES BOARDS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
That the Ottawa Police Services Board approve the attendance of Member Smallwood at the Annual Conference of the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards being held May 30 – June 1, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario.
BACKGROUND
All members of the Board received the information attached at Annex A about the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards’ (OAPSB) 2013 Spring Conference & AGM being held in Toronto, May 30 – June 1, 2013, and were canvassed as to their interest in attending.
The Ottawa Police Services Board has recognized the importance of ongoing training and education for its members through its policies and in particular through the training policy adopted in response to a recommendation from the City’s Auditor General. The Board also ensures that sufficient funds are included in its budget each year to support its commitment to ongoing education and enable Board members to attend various learning opportunities throughout the year. This conference is one of two annual conferences specifically designed for members of police boards that Ottawa Board members are expected to attend at least once in their first two years on the Board.
Member Smallwood has expressed an interest in attending the 2013 OAPSB conference.
CONSULTATION
Consultation was not applicable.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The cost of attending this conference is estimated at $1,800 per person. There are sufficient funds in the 2013 Police Services Board budget to accommodate this request.
(original signed by)
Wendy Fedec
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