Motion by Councillor Michael Thompson

Councillor Michael Thompson has placed the following motion:

EX30.1 * 2009 OPERATING BUDGET - General

Moved by: Councillor Thompson

That the City Manager be requested to report to the Budget Committee
during 2010 as part of the 2010 Operating Budget process on:

1. the City*s current policy regarding the filling of vacant
(gapped) staff positions;

2. the rationale for retaining positions which have been vacant for
an extended period; and

3. the impact on the City of striking these gapped positions from
the City*s organizational structure.