Working Groups

The Council Resourcing Review Working Group will be providing Council with recommendations regarding the remuneration and support to be provided for the 2026 - 2030 Council term. They will also be investigating the following: 

• Methods to encourage a greater diversity in candidates running for election. 
• The role of the Deputy Mayor in comparison to other municipalities. 
• The benefits and costs of a part-time versus full-time Council, taking into account the potential requirement for a ward boundary review should significant changes be proposed. 

The Working Group consists of:

• One former member of Council from a term no more than three terms prior to the current term. 
• Three residents.
• A representative from KEYS Employment and Newcomer Services.

Le Groupe de travail francophone représente les intérêts de la communauté francophone de Kingston.

Les intérêts comprennent :

• Promouvoir la programmation francophone existante
• Améliorer l'accès aux services municipaux en français
• Examiner les initiatives, les événements et les politiques de la Ville sous l'angle francophone

Le groupe de travail est composé de :

• Les membres du conseil
• Les résidents de la communauté francophone
• Les représentants d'organismes francophones de la région de Kingston

The Francophone Working Group represents the interest of the Francophone community in Kingston. 

The interests include:

• Promoting existing French-language programming
• Increasing access to City services in French
• Examining City initiatives, events, and policies through a Francophone lens

The Working Group is made up of:

• Council members
• Residents of the Francophone community
• Representatives from Francophone organizations in the Kingston area

The Post Secondary Working Group represents the interests of the town-gown community.

They examine issues like:

• Housing
• Community involvement
• Health and safety
• Public education

The group consists of:

• Council members
• City staff
• Representatives from student government and administration at:
  • Queen’s University
  • St. Lawrence College
  • Royal Military College
• Property managers