Bill C-207

SUMMARY

This enactment amends the National Capital Act to

(a) reduce the number of members of the National Capital Commission from fifteen to seven;

(b) have the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other members of the Commission appointed to hold office during good behaviour and increase the term of the other members from three to four years;

(c) require that two of the other members also be city councillors, one for the city of Ottawa and one for the city of Gatineau; and

(d) open the Commission’s meetings to the public.