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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: May 28, 2018
Report Number: CLD -016-18 Resolution: GG -319-18
File Number: By-law Number:
Report Subject: Nomination to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee
Recommendations:
1. That Report CLD -016-18 be received;
2. That the resignation of Paul Davidson be received, with regret, and that he be thanked
for his contribution to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee;
3. That the vote be conducted to nominate one citizen representative for a term ending
December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed, to the Durham Trail Coordinating
Committee for the Municipality of Clarington, in accordance with the Appointments to
Boards and Committees Policy; and
4. That all interested parties listed in Report CLD -016-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
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Report Overview
This report is intended to provide background information, regarding the Durham Trail
Coordinating Committee, to assist in the appointment of a citizen to the Committee.
1. Background
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1.1 The Durham Trail Coordinating Committee meets to "expand, enhance and promote a
public regional trail system connecting Durham's municipalities that supports active and
healthy community lifestyles"_
1.2 Pursuant to the policy of the Regional Council, each area municipality nominates names
for appointment, and the Regional Council makes the appointments.
2. Durham Trail Coordinating Committee - Vacancy
2.1 Paul Davidson was appointed to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee in
April, 2015 for a term ending in in December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed.
On January 28, 2018, the Municipal Clerk's Department received notification of his
resignation.
2.2 The Municipal Clerk's Department advertised for the vacancy. Advertisements were
placed on the website, and in the local papers with a deadline of noon on Friday,
March 9, 2018.
2.3 In response to the initial ads placed in the local newspapers and on the Municipal
Website, no applications were received.
2.4 After extending the deadline to May 11, 2018, the following individuals put forward an
application for consideration:
x Laurie Cook
x Constance Gray
x John Swadon
The applications for the above-named individuals have been circulated under separate
cover (Attachment 1 ) as they contain personal information about the individuals.
3. Concurrence
Not Applicable
4. Conclusion
4.1 It is recommended that one of the following be nominated as the Municipality of
Clarington's appointee to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee:
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Municipality of Clarington
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Laurie Cook
x Constance Gray
x John Sawdon
5. Strategic Plan Application
The recommendations contained in this Report conform to the Strategic Plan.
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Submitted by. Reviewed by:
C. Anne Greentree, B.A., CMO, Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B
Municipal Clerk CAO
Staff Contact: Samantha Gray, Committee Coordinator, 905.623.3379 ext.2106 or
sgray@clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Confidential Applications (Distributed Separately)
Attachment 2: Clarington Durham Trail Coordinating Committee Matrix (Distributed
Separately)
The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Region of Durham
Laurie Cook
Constance Gray
John Sawdon
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