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Open Data is here to stay
Posted on Friday, December 16, 2016 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario –
Durham Regional Council has approved a permanent Open Data program for The Regional Municipality of Durham. This will allow certain data to be made freely available to the public, in a machine-readable format, without any restrictions from copyright, patents or other mechanisms of control. The launch of this program is the result of a 10-month Open Data pilot initiative, which was met with very positive results by those who had accessed the data.
“Through public collaboration...
Regional Council appoints an Integrity Commissioner
Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2016 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario –
Today, Durham Regional Council approved the appointment of Guy W. Giorno as its Integrity Commissioner. Giorno, who is a representative of the law offices of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, will report directly to Regional Council from Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2021.
“Durham Regional Council strives to promote and enhance transparency and accountability; helping to ensure public confidence through the highest levels of ethical conduct and behaviour,” said Roger Anderson,...
Regional Council approves 2017 water and sewer user rates
Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2016 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario –
Durham Regional Council has approved the 2017 water and sanitary sewer user rates, with a combined increase of 3.6 per cent, or $2.64 per month ($31.72 per year) for the average Durham Region household.
“Durham’s drinking water is fresh, clean and low cost, and still only pennies a glass,” said Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “However, our municipal water systems are aging, and we need to invest in our infrastructure to protect this precious...
Council approves community climate adaptation plan
Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario –
Durham Region has a plan; one that will help to ensure our community remains livable, resilient and prosperous by addressing climate change risks related to our infrastructure, economy, health and welfare. But it will require the help of the community to make it a reality.
Durham Regional Council today approved, in principle, the Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan (DCCAP). It is the result of three years of community engagement; presenting a set of proposed programs...
Durham Regional Council passes 2016 Accessibility Report
Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:00 PM
Whitby, Ontario –
Durham Regional Council has passed The Regional Municipality of Durham’s 2016 Accessibility Report, a document that outlines completed initiatives that will help to further eliminate barriers across Regional operations.
“In order to preserve dignity and independence for individuals of all abilities, we are continually working to achieve an inclusive and accessible environment,” said Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “One of our top priorities...
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