Arlene Foster, Senior Internal Auditor, provided a presentation regarding the results of the Professional Development Plan audit. A. Foster noted that this Audit resulted in ten (10) recommendations which management agreed to implement by the end of 2025.
In response to Councillor Horneck, Geoff Wright, City Manager clarified that employees could start the Professional Development Plan each year, that communication was sent to management to ensure timely completion and that the Leadership Team would develop an engagement plan for timelines.
Samer El Barakeh, Senior Internal Auditor, provided a presentation regarding the Arena Plant Operations audit. S. Barakeh noted that this Audit resulted in nine (9) recommendations which management agreed to complete by the end of 2025. Key highlights included updating operating activities to better align with Standard Operating Procedures, improving Personal Protective Equipment management, and ensuring the reliability of Infor work orders.
In response to Councillor Kovac, S. Barakeh noted that the Standard Operating Procedures updates improved safety and noted that inspections, oversight of work orders and supervisor responsibility for unsafe conditions would be addressed through the proposed recommendations.