Toronto City Council - Committees

Committees

There are seven standing committees of council:

  • government management,
  • public works and infrastructure,
  • economic development,
  • parks and the environment,
  • community services and recreation,
  • licensing and standards, and
  • planning and growth management.

There are three internal business committees:

  • audit,
  • nominating and
  • striking.

The Executive Committee is composed of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, chairs of the seven standing committees and four other members appointed by City Council. Sub-committees of the executive committee include the:

  • budget committee,
  • affordable housing committee and
  • the employee and labour relations committee.

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