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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLD-023-15 Clarington Clerk's Report If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102. Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: November 30, 2015 Report Number: CLD-023-15 Resolution Number: _, File Number: C12.GA By-law Number: Report Subject: Appointment to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee Recommendations: 1. That Report CLD-023-15 be received; 2. That Sharon Foster be appointed to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee for a term ending December 31, 2016; and 3. That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-023-15 be advised of Council's decision. Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-023-15 Page 2 Report Overview This report is intended to provide background information, regarding a vacancy on the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee. 1 . Background Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee (GFRUC): The GFRUC is a volunteer advisory committee to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA). The purpose of the GFRUC is to carry out work and provide advice to the GRCA on: • development of standards and guidelines for each recreation use occurring in the Ganaraska Forest, • monitoring and assessing the impacts of users of the Forest on the resource function of the Forest, subject to the availability of funds, • user conflicts within the Forest, • user conflicts with landowners of property abutting the forest, and • approval of groups' use of the Forest in an effort to reduce conflicts, ensuring safe use and reducing liability. The GFRUC will also assist with: • the identification of property boundaries, • informing users of their responsibilities and the regulations regarding their use, • promotion of co-operation among the various users of the forest, and • the development of recreation programs and/or events in the forest subject to approval of the Conservation Authority. One representative is appointed annually by each of the following: • Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters • Ontario Trail Riders' Association (equestrian) • Federation of Ontario Naturalists • Federation of Ontario Hiking Trail Associations • Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs • Canadian Motorcycle Association • Canadian Cross Country Ski Association (or alternate) • Orienteering Ontario • Township of Hope • Township of Manvers • Township of Cavan • Municipality of Clarington Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-023-15 Page 3 Sharon Foster was appointed to the GFRUC, for a one year term, in March, 2015. The end of her term is December 31, 2015. Accordingly, the Municipal Clerk's Department proceeded to advertise for the vacancy. Advertisements were placed on the website, and in the local papers (October 28, and November 4 and 11) with a deadline of noon on Friday, November 20, 2015. 2. List of Applicants The following individual has put forward an application for consideration: • Sharon Foster * Please note that an asterisk preceding the applicant's name indicates that the person is presently a member of the Board or Committee. 3. Appointment Process 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, November 20, 2015. The application has been circulated under separate cover (Attachment 1) as they contain personal information about the individual. In accordance with the new process, a matrix is included with the application to assist in the selection process. 4. Concurrence Not Applicable 5. Conclusion In order to fulfill the requirements of the Terms of Reference, it is recommended that Sharon Foster be appointed to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee for a term ending December 31, 2016. Municipality of Clarington Report CLD-023-15 Page 4 6. Strategic Plan Application Not applicable. Submitted by: Reviewed b t nne reentree Franklin Wu, Municipal'Clerk Chief Administrative Officer Staff Contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator 905-623-3379 ext. 2106 or mchambers@clarington.net Attachments: Attachment 1 — Confidential Application (Distributed Separately) The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision: Sharon Foster Steve McMullen, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority CAG/jeg/mc CONFIDENTIAL ATTACHMENT REPORT NO. Attachment #1 to Report CLD-023-15 Resolution#: By-law#: N/A DATE OF REPORT: November 30, 2015