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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: May 8, 2017
Report Number: CLD-009-17 Resolution: GG-248-17
File Number: C12.SA By-law Number:
Report Subject: Appointment to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management
Advisory Committee
Recommendations:
1.That Report CLD-009-17 be received;
2.That James Hodge be thanked for his contribution to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area
Management Advisory Committee;
3.That Meaghan Vandenbrink be appointed to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area
Management Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2018 or until a
successor is appointed; and
4.That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-009-17 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Report CLD-009-17 Page 2
Report Overview
This report is intended to provide background information regarding the vacancy on the
Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee of the Municipality of
Clarington and to assist Council in the appointment for this position.
1. Background
1.1 Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee (SWNAMAC)
The Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee (SWNAMAC) is a
group of volunteers appointed by the Municipality of Clarington to assist the Municipality
and the Ministry of Natural Resources in managing the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. The
Committee is also dedicated to preserving and improving the condition of the Nature Area
for the benefit of the wildlife that resides there and the enjoyment of the residents of
Clarington.
The Committee consists of a minimum of eight citizens + three staff + one Council
representative.
A Committee “composition matrix” has been developed and is used to ensure the
Committee as a whole represents the diversity of the community and skills required.
2. Vacancy
James Hodge was appointed to the SWNAMAC in April, 2015, for a term ending in
December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed. The Municipal Clerk’s Department
received his resignation on December 21, 2016.
Accordingly, the Municipal Clerk’s Department proceeded to advertise for the vacancy.
Advertisements were placed on the website, and in the local papers (March 8, March 15,
March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19, and April 26, 2017) with a deadline of noon on
Monday, May 1, 2017. One application was received from Meaghan Vandenbrink.
The application has been circulated under separate cover (Attachment 1) as it contains
personal information.
3. Concurrence
Not Applicable
Municipality of Clarington
Report CLD-009-17 Page 3
4. Conclusion
In order to fulfill the requirements of the Committee, it is recommended that Meaghan
Vandenbrink be appointed to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee for a term ending December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed.
5. Strategic Plan Application
Not applicable.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
C. Anne Greentree, Curry Clifford, MPA, CMO
Municipal Clerk Interim CAO
Staff Contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2106 or
mchambers@clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee Application
(Distributed Separately)
The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Meaghan Vandenbrink
Peter Windolf