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MUNICIPAL CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: September 10, 2012 Resolution#: - By-law#: N/A
Report#: CLD-026-12 File#:
Subject: APPOINTMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD-026-12 be received;
2. THAT the resignation of Keith Brettell be received, with regret, and that he be
thanked for his contribution to the Committee; and
3. THAT be appointed to the Clarington Accessibility Advisory
Committee for a term concurrent with the term of Council.
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Submitted by: Reviewed by:
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Municipal Clerk Chief Administrative Officer
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1. BACKGROUND
In March 2003, Council passed a resolution to establish the Clarington Accessibility
Advisory Committee, in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001.
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. This aim shall be achieved through the
review of Municipal policies, programs and services and the identification, removal
and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities.
The terms of reference states that the composition shall be comprised of seven
members, of which:
• Four members shall be persons with disabilities,
• One member at large interested in issues related to persons with disabilities,
• One member (parent) representing children with disabilities, and
• One member of Council to provide continuity between the Committee and
Council.
2. CURRENT SITUATION
Keith Brettell was most recently appointed to the Committee in January, 2011 and
was serving as Chair of the Committee until his resignation on August 21, 2012.
Following Council's appointments, all unsuccessful candidates were advised that
their applications would remain on file for consideration should a vacancy occur.
Accordingly, the Municipal Clerk's Department contacted previous applicants to the
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee to determine whether they wish to put
forward their name for consideration.
At the time of writing of this report, the following had contacted the Municipal Clerk's
Department to confirm that they wished their name to be considered:
• Andrea Horgan
• Bill Howes
• Julie Michalejko-Earle
• Bryan Ransom
Applications for the above-named applicants have been circulated under separate
cover (Attachment 1) as the applications contain personal information about these
applicants.
Bill Howes is currently the Clarington representative on the Durham Transit Advisory
Committee.
Bryan Ransom is currently a member of the Abandoned Cemeteries Committee.
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3. CONCURRENCE - Not applicable
4. CONCLUSION
It is respectfully recommended that Keith Brettell be thanked for his contribution to
the Committee.
In order to fulfill the requirements of the Terms of Reference, it is recommended that
Council appoint one of the following to the Clarington Accessibility Advisory
Committee:
• Andrea Horgan
• Bill Howes
• Julie Michalejko-Earle
• Bryan Ransom
for a term concurrent with the term of Council.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable
Staff Contact: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Confidential Attachments:
Attachment 1: Committee Applications of those to be considered
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Applicants
Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
Keith Brettell
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
✓ GPA
REPORT NO. CLD-026-12
Attachment
Resolution#:
By-law#:
DATE OF REPORT: September 10, 2012
Applications