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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: November 25, 2019 Report Number: CLD-024-19
Submitted By: Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk
Reviewed By: Andrew C. Allison, CAO Resolution#:
File Number: By-law Number:
Report Subject: Appointments to Fill Vacancies on Various Boards and Committees
Recommendations:
1. That Report CLD-024-19 be received;
2. That the vote be conducted to nominate one citizen as the Municipality of
Clarington’s appointee to the Durham Region Land Division Committee for a term
ending December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed, in accordance with the
Appointments to Boards and Committees Policy;
3. That the Municipal Clerk's Department be authorized to continue to advertise for the
remaining vacancies on the Diversity Advisory Committee, Newcastle Arena Board,
and the Livestock Valuers;
4. That the resignations of Dorothy Koziorz, from the Diversity Advisory Committee,
Steven Cooke, from the Durham Region Land Division Committee, and Milton Dakin,
from the Livestock Valuers, be received;
5. That Sarah Taylor be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, for a term
ending December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed;
6. That Barry Carmichael be appointed to the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board
or a term ending December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed; and
7. That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-024-19 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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1. Background
1.1. The Municipal Clerk’s Department placed an advertisement in the local papers to fill the
vacancies to various Committees and Boards. In addition, the advertisement was
placed on the Municipality’s Website www.clarington.net.
2. Newcastle Arena Board
2.1. The Newcastle Arena Board is a volunteer Municipal Service Board established by the
Municipality of Clarington Council in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal
Act, 2001, as amended.
2.2. The goal of the Newcastle Arena Board is to operate the Newcastle Memorial Arena.
Committee members are ultimately responsible to the Municipality of Clarington Council
and are bound by By-law 2008-037, establishing the Newcastle Arena Board.
2.3. The Terms of Reference states that the composition of the Board shall be comprised of
nine persons, two of whom shall be members of Council.
Current Situation
2.4. Currently, the Board has five members appointed. Therefore, the Committee may
appoint two members to the Newcastle Arena Board.
2.5. No applications were received in response to the advertisement.
3. Newcastle Village Community Hall Board
Background
3.1. The purpose of the Board is to oversee and manage the operation of the Newcastle
Village Community Hall.
3.2. The Board is comprised of five citizens, three appointed by Council and two
Representatives elected by residents, and two Council Representatives.
Report Overview
This report is intended to provide background information regarding vacancies on various
boards and committees to assist in the appointment process.
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Current Situation
3.3. Currently, the Committee may appoint one remaining member to the Newcastle Village
Community Hall Board.
3.4. The following individual has put forward an application for consideration:
Barry Carmichael
4. Diversity Advisory Committee
Background
4.1. The purpose of the Diversity Advisory Committee is to provide advice, comments and
recommendations on issues affecting diversity in our community in an effort to foster
awareness, reduce barriers, promote inclusion and engage our residents.
4.2. The committee is comprised of seven members, including two youth (ages 16 to 24
years) and one Council Representative.
4.3. Dorothy Koziorz was appointed as a youth member to the Diversity Advisory Committee
in 2018 for a term ending in in December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed.
The Municipal Clerk’s Department received notification of Dorothy’s resignation in
September 2019.
Current Situation
4.4. Currently, the Committee may appoint one youth member to the Diversity Advisory
Committee
4.5. No applications were received in response to the advertisement.
5. Livestock Valuers
Background
5.1. The Municipality is responsible for claims where wildlife have killed or injured livestock
or poultry. The Valuer is responsible for investigating claims and determine the type of
predator that is responsible.
5.2. Council appoints two Livestock Valuers to investigate livestock claims.
5.3. Milton Dakin was appointed as a Livestock Valuer in January 2019 for a term ending in
in December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed. The Municipal Clerk’s
Department received notification of Milton Dakin’s resignation in September 2019.
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Current Situation
5.4. Currently, the Committee may appoint one Livestock Valuer.
5.5. No applications were received in response to the advertisement.
6. Durham Region Land Division Committee
Background
6.1. The Durham Land Division Committee considers land severance applications as an
alternative means of subdividing land to that of a formal plan of subdivision.
6.2. Pursuant to the policy of the Regional Council, each area municipality nominates names
for appointment, and the Regional Council makes the appointments.
6.3. Steven Cooke was nominated in 2018 as the Municipality of Clarington’s appointee to
the Durham Region Land Division Committee for a term ending in in December 31,
2022 or until a successor is appointed. The Municipal Clerk’s Department received
notification of Steven Cooke’s resignation in September 2019.
Current Situation
6.4. Accordingly, the Committee may nominate one member to the Durham Land Division
Committee.
6.5. The following individuals have put forward an application for consideration:
Anna Camposeo
Clifford Curtis
Ryan Holland
Robert Malone
7. Accessibility Committee
Background
7.1. The purpose of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee is to advise and assist
the Municipality in developing and facilitating strategies toward a barrier-free Clarington
for citizens with disabilities.
7.2. The terms of reference states that the composition of the Committee shall be comprised
of seven to ten voting members. The majority of the Committee membership shall be
held by persons with disabilities.
7.3. Currently there are eight members appointed to the Committee.
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Current Situation
7.4. Accordingly, the Committee may appoint one member to the Clarington Accessibility
Advisory Committee.
7.5. The following individua has put forward an application for consideration:
Sarah Taylor
8.Concurrence
Not Applicable.
9.Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that the Municipal Clerk's Department be authorized to
continue to advertise for the remaining vacancies on the Diversity Advisory Committee,
Newcastle Arena Board, Newcastle Village Community Hall Board and the Livestock
Valuers.
Staff Contact: Samantha Gray, Committee Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2106 or
sgray@clarington.net.
Attachment:
Attachment 1 - Confidential Applications (Distributed Separately)
The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
All Applicants
All Board/Committee Appointment Contacts