Councillor Mike Del Grande appointed to the Toronto Police Services Board

Toronto City Council has passed an item from the City's Striking Committee which includes the appointment of Councillor Mike Del Grande (Ward 39 Scarborough-Agincourt) to the Police Services Board. Del Grande, who is also Chair of the City's Budget Committee, said he was honoured to receive the appointment:

"My appointment to the Toronto Police Services Board is a privilege and I look forward the challenge.

Toronto Police serves the Public and it's oversight is civilian based. Each member's skill set is required to provide a broad perspective of values and experience.

It is those values and experience that I will bring to the Board. Organizational and Financial experience are just two of the skills that I bring.

As a Ward Councillor representing many ethnic groups I also hope to continue the TPS bridge to all of our communities."

The Toronto Police Services Board is a seven member civilian body that oversees the Toronto Police Service, Canada's largest municipal police service. The Board rules on general management and policy for the Police Service.