"Ombudsman"

The City is appointing Judith Ferreira as the new Ombudsman for a five-year term, effective October 7, 2026. This appointment follows a selection process authorized by the council.

The City is extending the contract of current Ombudsman Marilyne Caron until October 19, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition to the incoming Ombudsman.

This item involves the contractual hiring of an Ombudsman for the City of Gatineau. The Ombudsman acts as an independent officer who investigates complaints from citizens regarding municipal services and ensures administrative fairness.

This item proposes an extension of the current contract for the City of Gatineau's Ombudsman. This ensures continuity in the office responsible for handling citizen complaints and maintaining administrative accountability.

Council appointed Judith Ferreira as the City of Gatineau's Ombudsman for a five-year term, starting October 7, 2026.

Council extended the contract of current Ombudsman Maryline Caron until October 19, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition to the incoming Ombudsman.

This item outlines the formal process for selecting and hiring a new Ombudsman for the City of Gatineau. The Ombudsman acts as an independent officer to investigate citizen complaints regarding municipal administration.

Council established a selection committee to recruit a new Ombudsman for a five-year term, as the current Ombudsman's mandate ends in August 2026. The committee includes four councillors and support from Human Resources and General Management.

Council unanimously proclaimed October 9, 2025, as International Ombudsman Day to recognize the role of the Ombudsman in protecting citizen rights and improving municipal services.

The City is extending the contract of Ombudsman Maryline Caron until August 28, 2026, to align with the recently updated five-year mandate duration for the position.

Council modified the Ombudsman's mandate to set a minimum term of three to five years (renewable once) and directed the administration to advocate for the integration of the 'Venice Principles' into provincial legislation regarding municipal ombudsmen.

The Gatineau Ombudsman (OG) is proposing to extend their term length from three to at least five years, with the possibility of one renewal. This change is intended to align with the 'Venice Principles' regarding the independence and stability of ombudsman offices.