HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOR-20-015 - Execution of Non-Disclosure AgreementsREPORT TO:Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING:October 5, 2020
SUBMITTED BY:Lesley MacDonald, Director Legal Services & City Solicitor
519-741-2200 ext.7267
PREPARED BY:Lesley MacDonald, Director Legal Services & City Solicitor
519-741-2200 ext. 7267
WARD (S) INVOLVED:All
DATE OF REPORT:October 2, 2020
REPORT NO.:COR-20-015
SUBJECT:Execution ofNon-Disclosure Agreements
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the CAO, Deputy CAO or Department Headsbe authorized to execute Non-
Disclosure Agreements; said agreementsto be to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor
BACKGROUND:
The Cityasks for andis asked to execute Non-Disclosure Agreements from time to time when
entering into businessrelationshipswith other parties to protect proprietary information,
information that is sensitive or valuable commercial information,supplied in confidence;the
release of which could compromise one of theparties.Under the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Actthe City has an obligation to protect various information
including third party information.
REPORT:
In order for staff to have benefit of all the information from the companies/parties they are dealing with when
looking at various business arrangements the City needs to be in a position to execute aNon-Disclosure
Agreement in a timely manner.All agreements are subject to the law.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommendation outlined in this report supports the achievement of the C
vision through the delivery of core service.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
No financial implications.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM Council meeting.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Victoria Raab,General Manager,Corporate Services
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