News

SEND YOUR NEWSWORTHY VIDEOS TO VIDEOS@NEWSTALK1010.COM

Who's Paying the Mayor's Legal Fees in Conflict of Interest Proceedings?

Posted By: Russ Courtney · 9/6/2012 3:17:00 PM

At the end of conflict of interest proceedings involving Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, it's expected that the legal bill will be tens of thousands of dollars.

Who's paying for this?

A city spokesperson says at this point we don't know.

If it's found that the mayor did not violate the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, he can apply to have his expenses paid for by the city.

"That would have to go to city council and city council would need to decide on if the city would pay for it," says Jackie DeSouza, Director of Strategic Communications.

She says at this point Ford has not applied to the city clerk to have his legal fees covered by the city.

When reached by Newstalk 1010 Thursday afternoon, his press secretary had no comment when asked if the mayor would attempt to have his legal fees covered by the city if Justice Charles Hackland rules that Ford did not violate the act.

If Hackland rules that Ford violated the act, then the mayor will be required to pay his own legal fees.

"The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act basically states that if there is a contravention of the act then the municipality cannot pay the expenses," says DeSouza.

Leave a comment:

showing all comments · Subscribe to comments
Comment Like
  • 12
  1. Ted posted on 09/06/2012 04:05 PM
    If it's found that the mayor did not violate the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, he can apply to have his expenses paid for by the city.

    -----------------------------------


    If it's found that the mayor did not violate the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, then the judge may award costs to Ford for this vexatious nuisance law suit, and Paul Magdar would get the bill.

    I would like to know what company Magdar is the VP of, so I can let them know why I will be boycotting their products or services.
    1. Jason posted on 12/05/2012 02:15 PM
      @Ted He works for Iris Power (http://www.irispower.com/). Unless you are in the industrial motor buisness, there is nothing to boycott from him.
  2. Ed posted on 09/06/2012 06:11 PM
    Ted, if this was considered a vexatious nuisance complaint it would never had been heard in the first place.

    Respect the law, respect the taxpayer, Ted.

    Btw, boycotts can go both ways if you want to get that ball bouncing.

    Your call.
    1. Ted posted on 09/06/2012 07:09 PM
      @Ed Nice empty threat Ed. Grab you ball and bring your A game idiot.
  3. Brandon posted on 12/05/2012 12:25 PM
    Ted's comment is now hilarious :P
    1. dan posted on 12/05/2012 02:21 PM
      @Brandon Respect the law respect the taxpayers< like the Miller regime did and all his minions, now that really is funny.
  4. Julie Bridgen posted on 12/05/2012 12:28 PM
    It's like a really bad nightmare, remember the mayor from Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs? I see it over and over. I'm sure if Mr. Ford can apply to have his fees waived he will, and if it comes to a vote? Any doubt at all that he'll sidestep and vote again?
    1. dan posted on 12/05/2012 02:18 PM
      @Julie Bridgen "It's like a really bad nightmare", really Julie? Have you ever had a really bad nightmare? Well you will if one of the "polished, plastic dogooders" gets ing ets in as Mayor, then it will be party time with the taxpayers' money again. In fact the whole city will be having recurring nightmares. Be careful what you wish for.
  5. sal posted on 12/05/2012 01:28 PM
    I only have one thing to say: It was nothing but a vexatious, nuisance complaint and all the guilty parties should be ashamed. The only reason anyone would think any differently is because they have heir own agenda and a personal dislike for the man. The unwarranted outrage and disdain for Mr. Ford is unbelievable. He's no slickster like some of that crew down at city hall, Adam Vaughan, Shelly Carroll, Gord Perks, Pam McConnell, Karen Stintz and the list goes on, but he is earnest and cares about the taxpayer. You can deny all you like but if he leaves and one of these other characters gets in as Mayor, Look out taxpayers and Look out Toronto!
  6. DAVE posted on 12/05/2012 02:50 PM
    Actually you should check out the story on that litlle weasel Adam Chalef-Freudenthaler, the wannabe who hung around city hall during the Miller hey days and filed a grievance against the vote count when Ford was elected. This little twerp certainly has an agenda, he can't stand Ford because he can't hang around City Hall any more playing activist, and he went to school with Paul Magder's kids and was the one to ask Paul MAgder to file the suit. (Prompted by others of course, unions, lefties at city hall). He is a desoicable litlte nobody who would do anything to be noticed. Yup, he's a real peach, full of grace and full of class. (actually he's full of shit)
  7. steve posted on 12/05/2012 05:04 PM
    Let’s hurry up and forget about Rob Ford and Company. A 2nd generation gravy train family, well trained in what to say and do in order to keep their high paying taxpayer funded jobs while moonlighting at the family sweatshop!
  8. Sal posted on 12/05/2012 05:19 PM
    Okay Steve! Nobody should be wealthy right? Where did you come up with this "info"?
showing all comments

Videos

Top Stories

Trending