[mrtinfoilsocket]

If someone is absent from a council meeting you'll see a councillor stand up and table a motion excusing that particular person's absence. Council votes on it and they carry on. One would assume that a councillor will do such a thing in the upcoming meetings and it's more likely than not that council will vote unanimously to excuse the mayor from the meeting (as they do every time someone is absent). Therefore, the missed 3 meetings and you're gone point is moot if he's being excused every time.

I agree with you on the "missing three meetings" aspect of it. That seems reasonable and nobody wants to be the bad guy right now. But the other stipulation is that you can't be absent for three months. So do you think that council would be willing to tolerate that kind of absence?

I suspect they would not and they'd then take the opportunity to force him out. But who knows I guess.

 

[PinkLucy]

Official city news release

News Release

May 1, 2014

Absence of the Mayor

In response to Mayor Rob Ford's notice to the City that he is taking a leave of absence, Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly and City Manager Joe Pennachetti reassured residents that the City of Toronto is well-prepared to ensure that City services and programs continue uninterrupted.

"I want to assure all residents that the business of the City of Toronto continues as usual," said Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly. "Our priorities are stable governance and ensuring that we focus on advancing the important business of the City of Toronto."

The Mayor has submitted official notification to the City of his intent to take a leave of absence. Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly now has all of the duties and powers of the Mayor that Mayor Ford had immediately before he started his leave. In November 2013 City Council suspended certain duties, powers and rights of the Office of Mayor for the balance of the current term. These decisions remain in force and do not change as a result of the Mayor's leave.

"This is an unusual situation for the City of Toronto, however, City staff will continue to provide programs and services 24/7 to residents and businesses, and senior staff will continue to support the Deputy Mayor and all of Council," said City Manager Joe Pennachetti.

There is no time limit on the duration of a leave. Vacancies on Council or committees do not reduce quorum. Despite the vacancy, the quorum for City Council meetings remains 23 of 45, and Executive Committee remains seven of 13. The Deputy Mayor will continue to be called Deputy Mayor and will also continue in his capacity as the Councillor for Ward 40.

 

[SFO]

I agree with you on the "missing three meetings" aspect of it. That seems reasonable and nobody wants to be the bad guy right now. But the other stipulation is that you can't be absent for three months. So do you think that council would be willing to tolerate that kind of absence?

I suspect they would not and they'd then take the opportunity to force him out. But who knows I guess.

It's the optics of "being the bad guy" vs. the optics of being too gutless to pull the trigger in a legitimate and final way. Oh how some councillors' hands will wring.

 

[casita]

KatieSimpson24 12:35pm via Twitter for iPhone
Rob Ford's lawyer tells me he's been getting phone calls from rehab centres offering to take the mayor, free of charge.

My guess is that Rob likes to travel first-class.

 

[toronto66]

Has it been actually confirmed anywhere and been stated "rehab" ? All I can find is a leave of absence and no specific timeframe.

 

[casita]

Don't know the city's rules, but most LTD plans don't kick in until you've been off work for 3-6 months.

Long term
disability
• Schedule: 75% of monthly salary
taxed at source
• Qualifying period: Completion of six
months of continuous disability
• Cost sharing: 100% employer paid
http://www1.toronto.ca/city_of_toronto/city_clerks/city_council/files/pdf/handbook_ext.pdf

"The Mayor has submitted official notification to the City of his intent to take a leave of absence."

Doesn't say if it is Leave With Pay ( LWP ) or Leave No Pay ( LNP ).

Leave of Absence ( LOA ) simply means you're not coming to work. You could be on the French Riviera, or Mom's basement.

 

[tiffer24]

Exactly this:

thekeenanwire 12:55pm via Web
This is the part where we all express our best wishes for Rob Ford in his recovery. Well, fuck that: http://www.thegridto.com/blog-post/rob-ford-steps-away-he-needs-to-stay-away/

 

[Dubster]

Would LOVE to know where this leaves Brazen 2.

 

[stoobiedood]

Mikey took the suitcase in his car. Does anyone know who owns or was driving the car that took Ford?

It looked kind of like the one Dan Jacobs drove when he delivered RoFo home, plate number B(HCH?) 615. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9TZ-Wx33_A

Any car enthusiasts able to confirm?

 

[GavinTheAlmighty]

Has it been actually confirmed anywhere and been stated "rehab" ? All I can find is a leave of absence and no specific timeframe.

"I have tried to deal with these issues by myself over the past year. I know that I need professional help and I am now 100 per cent committed to getting myself right."

Note that he doesn't say he is 100% committed to getting professional help. He just knows that he needs it. It's a creatively-worded statement.

 

[PinkLucy]

Has it been actually confirmed anywhere and been stated "rehab" ? All I can find is a leave of absence and no specific timeframe.

No, it hasn't.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Brought to you by the same folks who crafted the "I cannot comment on a video that I have not seen and may not exist" message.

AoD

 

[toronto66]

No, it hasn't.

And yet the Media is all over him going to rehab.....

 

[Expatriot]

No, it hasn't.

He's probably angling for this location ...


http://www.hardrockhotel.com/party/rehab-pool-party-las-vegas

 

[PinkLucy]

And yet the Media is all over him going to rehab.....

They are making the assumption that that is where a sane, normal person would go. However, we are dealing with Rob here. All bets are off.