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The implemtaion or reveiw of an existing Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). An AMPS is a system that transitions by-law violations away from the Provincial Offences Court system, into an internally administered adjudication process that focuses on dispute resolution. An AMP system can involve almost all municipal by-laws, except Zoning By-laws, at this time. AMPS is an efficient and effective way to administer penalty (fine) and ticket disputes when compared to the current POA process. It is less formal and intimidating for the public.

The following are the key benefits of an AMPS program:

• Less formal and intimidating for the public;

• Significant reduction in required provincial court time and resources;

• Increased tools to resolve ticket disputes in the early stages;

• More control over the adjudication process (ie. internal hearings vs. court proceedings;

• Increased ability to collect extra fees associated with late or defaulted fines, which helps to offset the costs associated with having to process penalty notices where a person chooses to not respond to the infraction;

• Potential to reduce officer safety concerns while still holding people accountable.

Identifying the relevance to the current environment, alignment with the nature of the municipality, ability to achieve the objective of the regulations and compliance with existing provincial regulations and to provide recommendations to amend, repeal and/or replace existing by-laws, as well as drafting by-law provisions to meet with the prescribed recommendations.

Assist the municipalities in developing the appropriate public engagement plan relating to proposed by-law improvements. Includes the development of community outreach and public awareness initiatives focused on prevention.

Prepare the appropriate reports for presentation to Council, explaining the rationale for the proposed by-law improvements. Preparation of any desired set fine applications to the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Review and provide recommendations on applicable Council Policies or standard operating procedures as desired by the municipality. Operational reviews and service level reviews of the by-law enforcement structure within the municipality and provide recommendations for improvements.

Development of strategic directions and/or business plan development. Review of existing administrative tools (software, equipment and technology) and provide recommendations to enhance the ability to administer the municipal regulations.

Facilitation and creating officer training and motivation programs to include officer authority, officer safety, investigative techniques and preparing for court as well as areas to motivate staff and encourage stronger service responses.