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Home My WebLink AboutCLD-002-14 ATTACHMENT # = T® REPORT MUNICIPAL CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Date: January 6, 2014 Resolution#: CPS- f -/ By-law#: N/A Report#: CLD-002-14 File#: Subject: APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABLE CLARINGTON COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CLD-002-14 be received; 2. THAT be appointed to the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee, for a term ending concurrent with Council; and 3. THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-002-14 be advised of Council's decision. Submitted by: r Reviewed by: / � Path e, CMO A Franklin u, Municip ` "Chief Administrative Officer PLB*jeg CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 REPORT NO.: CLD- 002 -14 1.0 BACKGROUND PAGE 2 On January 28, 2013, Council approved the following resolution to constitute the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee: "THAT Report CAO -001 -13 be received; THAT Council endorse the Terms of Reference for the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee (Attachment 1 to Report CAO- 001- -13), as amended to include seven non - elected community members, the Mayor, and a Member of Council; THAT both the Mayor and Member of Council shall sit as ex- officio members with no voting rights; THAT the Municipality proceed to advertise for Clarington resident's interest in public appointment to the severe (7) member Committee; and THAT the members of the Living Green Community Advisory Committee be advised of Council's decision about this new Committee." The purpose of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee is to advise Council on matters of sustainability in accordance with these Terms of Reference and is to conduct its business according to the Protocol for Council Appointed Advisory Committees. The following is an excerpt from the terms of reference regarding appointments: "The Committee shall consist of seven voluntary members who believe they can make a significant contribution to the Committee and, as a whole, represent the diversity of Clarington, including its range of communities and types of employment or business. Membership from youth is especially encouraged in this important initiative. A majority of the membership - four (4) - shall constitute a quorum. A member of Council appointed by Council shall sit as ex- officio member with no voting rights. Stewardship coordinators for CLOCA and GRCA may be invited too, as appropriate. REPORT NO.: CLD- 002 -14 PAGE 3 The members shall possess a strong interest in and willingness to help advance the Municipality's vision: "Building a sustainable, creative and caring community. " Openings for the seven (7) Clarington residents shall be publicly advertised and any resident of the Municipality of Clarington may apply. Applicants will submit applications to the Municipality of Clarington Clerk's office. The membership of the Committee will be formally appointed by Municipal Council." 2.0 CURRENT SITUATION At the Council meeting of December 16, 2013, Council approved the following Resolution #GPA- 597.13: WHEREAS Neil Allin has regrettably resigned as a member of the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee; AND WHEREAS Mr. Allin's resignation leaves the Committee without the advantage of a key component of our community represented — the agricultural community — as the Committee embarks on its next stage of work that will see it develop goals and actions in each of the four spheres of sustainability (economic, environmental, social and cultural) to foster a community -wide culture of sustainability; AND WHEREAS the Committee will begin this goal setting work with a special facilitated meeting on January 23, 2014; AND WHEREAS Council does not have the advantage of other community members with an agricultural background having submitted interest in serving on this Committee when Council set up the Committee earlier this year; AND WHEREAS the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington has served the Municipality and the community well and have deep knowledge of the agricultural community and its members; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington to recommend to Council the names of persons who could serve on the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee to enable Council to select from these names a person to fill the vacancy on this Committee and for the Committee to have the advantage of the agricultural voice in time for its goal setting work starting later in January; and THAT a letter of thanks be sent to Neil Allin." REPORT NO.: CLD- 002 -14 PAGE 4 As a result of the above resolution, the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington nominated several citizens. The nominees were contacted to ascertain whether they would be interested in having their name considered for appointment. As of the writing of this report, the following have agreed to have their name stand: • Ian W. Kruis • Donald Rickard • Lisa Robinson Applications for the above -named applicants have been circulated under separate cover (Attachment 1) as they contain personal information about these applicants. 3.0 CONCURRENCE: Not Applicable 4.0 CONCLUSION It is respectfully recommended that Council one of the following to the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee: • Ian W. Kruis • Donald Rickard • Lisa Robinson CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable Staff Contact: Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk Confidential Attachments: Attachment 1: Confidential Applications (Distributed under separate cover) List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: All Applicants Curry Clifford, Corporate Initiatives Officer Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington, c/o Faye Langmaid CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS ✓ G PA REPORT NO. CLD-002-14 Attachment Only Resolution#: By-law#: DATE OF REPORT: January 6, 2014 Appointment to the Sustainable Clarington Community Advisory Committee (Attachment Only)