The RCMP is obliged to provide detailed information to account
for current and past year expenditures and variances from budgets
previously agreed to.

The Mayor is now entitled to receive advice on the results of
inte *nai audits of the Municipal Police Unit by the Force.

REVIEW

A process has been agreed to with respect to independent review
of the employer contributions to pensions. Canada had demanded
calculation on the basis of 15% and 12% of Member and Public
Servant salaries respectively. The negotiated agreement phases
in increases to 13.3% and 7.4% (up from 12% and 6%) pending
completion of the first review.

The cost incurred by Canada in providing the police services is
subject to review every five years, however the cost share
percentages are specifically excluded and prior agreement is
required before any other change may take effect.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Under the Provincial Police Services Agreement, there will be an
Advisoxy Committee that will be responsible ta identify and
resolve any significant issues that may arise in the
implementation and operation of the agreements. The Committee
will have one member from each of the contracting

provinces/territories and two federal representatives. The
Committee will meet not less than annually.

TERM OF THE AGREEMENT

The initial federal negotiating position included a contact
duration of five or ten years. The final agreements are for 20
years. This provides for improved planning and development
capabilities.