Council Signs Vaughan Accord

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February 2015

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council put the promise of another productive term in writing by signing the Vaughan Accord, a 12-point document that defines the principles of public service. The Accord was unanimously endorsed by all Members of Council, affirming a promise of responsible, co-operative and effective governance.

"The Vaughan Accord is our commitment to the important task of city-building. We have gathered here today as a united Council to sign the Accord and reaffirm our pledge to one another and our citizens that we will work as a team to provide the very best in public service and governance. By adhering to the values upon which the Vaughan Accord has been built - mutual respect, dedication, integrity and accountability - we will continue our journey to building a world-class city," says, Mayor Bevilacqua

The Vaughan Accord was first introduced by Mayor Bevilacqua in 2010 to establish a new era of mutual respect and co-operation. It commits Members of Vaughan Council to work constructively in the best interest of the City of Vaughan and is often sourced as being the catalyst for Vaughan's positive new image.