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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLGS-038-25Staff Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: November 3, 2025 Report Number: LGS-038-25 Authored By: Laura Preston, Temporary Committee Coordinator Submitted By: Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor, Legislative Services Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#: File Number: By-law Number: Report Subject: Appointment to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee Recommendations: 1.That Report LGS-038-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; 2.That the Committee consider the applications, in accordance with the Board/Committee Management Policy for appointments to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed; and 3.That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-038-25, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. GG-176-25 Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report LGS-038-25 Report Overview This report is intended to provide background information regarding the vacancies on the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee to assist in the appointment process. 1. Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee (BSCP) 1.1 The Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee is a Committee of Council, responsible for organizing and conducting the annual Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade and ensuring that an inclusive and safe parade event is planned and presented for the community. The mission of the Committee will be accomplished through the provision of advice and recommendations on Christmas parade matters, as well as hands-on work. 1.2 The Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee is comprised of eleven voting members appointed by Council, including: • Nine citizen members • One member of Council 1.3 Members appointed to the Committee shall demonstrate commitment to, and interest in, the Clarington community; and be residents of the Municipality of Clarington, work in the Municipality of Clarington, or have a place of business in the Municipality. 1.4 At the September 8, 2025, General Government Committee meeting, Report LGS-030- 25 was brought forward to present applications to fill the three vacancies on the BSCP Committee. At that time, only one member was appointed, and the remaining two vacancies were re-advertised. 1.5 Currently, the BSCP Committee has 9 voting members (of 11 required); therefore, Committee may appoint 2 residents for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. 1.6 The following have put forward an application for consideration: • Valda Christian • Paul Indrigo • Andrew Goss • Corina Goss • Nadia Rampertab • Jennifer Van Huss Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Report LGS-038-25 2. Advertising and Applications 2.1 The Municipal Clerk’s Division placed an advertisement in local papers and on the Municipality’s website, www.clarington.net/Commitees, to fill the vacancies on the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee. 2.2 To extend the reach of our advertisements for vacancies, the Clerk’s Division has created a profile on the www.claringtonvolunteers.ca website. Vacancies on the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee were listed on the Clarington Volunteers website. 2.3 In accordance with the “Board/Committee Management Policy”, a confidential application package has been attached, as Attachment 1. 3. Financial Considerations Not Applicable. 4. Strategic Plan L.4.1: Increase opportunities for civic engagement and public participation. 5. Concurrence Not Applicable. 6. Conclusion It is respectfully recommended that Committee consider the vote to make the appointments to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. Staff Contact: Laura Preston, Temporary Committee Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2106 or LPreston@clarington.net. Attachments: Attachment 1 – Confidential Application Package (Distributed Under Separate Cover) Interested Parties: The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision: All Applicants Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee