Hi, I’m Gaganpreet DARAR.

With over 3.5 years of experience in municipal government within Legislative and Legal Services, I bring expertise in public administration, legal administration, compliance, adjudication, and mediation.

I’m driven to serve my community with honesty, integrity, accountability, and a clear sense of purpose. I believe in practical solutions, open communication, and putting residents first in every decision.

Education

Municipal Administration Program (MAP)‍

The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)

  • Introduction to Local Government.

  • Municipal Administrative Structure.

  • Municipal Financial Management.

  • Management in the Municipality.

Police Foundations with Honors

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.

  • Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom

  • Canadian Justice System

  • Criminal Code, Criminology

  • Community Response to Social Issues, Community Policing

  • Justice Communications and Report Writing

Work Experience

Screening Officer‍ ‍

Town of Milton, Ontario

  • Reviewed Administrative Penalty Notices and made fair decisions—upholding, reducing, or cancelling penalties—to ensure justice and fairness for members of the public.

  • Identified cases where penalties were not justified and cancelled notices accordingly, reinforcing fairness and accountability.

  • Received and addressed by-law concerns and complaints in a timely and responsive manner, ensuring residents’ issues were handled fairly and efficiently.

  • Actively listened to residents’ concerns and worked to resolve issues in a fair and respectful manner.

  • Worked collaboratively with enforcement staff and departments to address local issues effectively.

  • Reviewed applications for extended and special street parking exceptions, as well as monthly parking permits, making fair and consistent decisions to support residents’ needs.

  • Provided feedback and advice to management to improve and update by-laws, ensuring they remain fair, effective, and responsive to community needs.

Noise Enforcement Officer

Town of Milton, Ontario

  • Responded to and investigated noise complaints in the community, working to understand concerns, gather evidence, and ensure fair and balanced outcomes.

  • Supported residents by addressing noise-related issues through respectful communication, education, and practical problem-solving to encourage compliance and reduce conflict.

  • Acted as a first point of contact for community concerns, helping residents understand by-laws and guiding them toward resolution with patience and professionalism.

  • Focused on resolving neighborhood noise issues in a fair and constructive manner, balancing enforcement with community understanding and communication.

  • Engaged with residents to explain regulations clearly and de-escalate conflicts, promoting cooperation and maintaining community well-being.

Memberships

The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO)

The Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (SOAR)

Professional Development Education

Effective Decision Writing for Administrative Adjudicators

Osgoode Hall Law School of York University

Screening and Hearing Officer Training - The Provincial Administrative Penalty

Ontario Traffic Council (OTC)