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, and administrative adjudication.

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.

Living in Oakville since 2022.

A proud husband, son, and brother.

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 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)