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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: May 9, 2016
Report Number: CLD-019-16 Resolution:(
File Number: C12.EN By-law Number:
Report Subject: Appointment to the Energy From Waste —Waste Management
Advisory Committee
Recommendations:
1. That Report CLD-019-16 be received;
2. That the vote be conducted to appoint one citizen representative for a two-year term or until
a successor is appointed, from the Municipality of Clarington, to the Region of Durham's
Energy From Waste —Waste Management Advisory Committee, in accordance with the
Appointments to Boards and Committees Policy; and
3. That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-019-16 and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Report CLD-019-16 Page 2
Report Overview
This report is intended to provide background information regarding the vacancy on the Energy
from Waste —Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) and to assist Council in
the appointment of a member to fill this vacancy.
1 . Background
1 .1 . Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee
(EFW-WMAC)
The EFW-WMAC was established in 2011. It acts in an advisory role to the Durham
Works Committee on issues or concerns which arise with waste diversion, waste
management, environmental performance and monitoring of the EFW Facility, including
the construction and operational phases. The EFW-WMAC is comprised of nine
residents from the Region of Durham: five residents appointed by Durham Regional
Council and four residents appointed by Clarington Council.
2. Current Situation
2.1 . Energy from Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee
(EFW-WMAC)- Vacancy
David Climenhage was appointed to the EFW-WMAC for a two-year term in February
2016. On April 19, 2016, the Municipal Clerk's Department received notification of his
resignation. Following Council's appointments in February 2016, 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 (and any
additional applications received since the appointments were made) to determine whether
they wish to put forward their name for consideration.
At the time of writing of this Report, the following applicants wish to be considered for
appointment to the EFW-WMAC:
• Michael Carey
• Karen Cashin
• Robert Davidson
• Sami Elhajjeh
• John Hicks
• James Hodge
• Geoff James
Applications have been circulated under separate cover (Attachment 1) as they contain
personal information.
Municipality of Clarington
Report CLD-019-16 page 3
3. Concurrence
Not Applicable
4. Conclusion
In order to fulfill the requirements of the EFW-WMAC Terms of Reference, it is
recommended that one of the following applicants be appointed to the EFW-WMAC for a
two-year term or until a successor is appointed:
• Michael Carey
• Karen Cashin
• Robert Davidson
• Sami Elhajjeh
• John Hicks
• James Hodge
• Geoff James
5. Strategic Plan Application
Not applicable.
Submitted by: .j Reviewed by:
C. Anne Greentree lin Wu,
Municipal Clerk Chief Administrative Officer
Staff Contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2106 or
mchambers(o)clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1: EFW-WMAC Confidential Applications (Distributed Separately)
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Michael Carey
Karen Cashin
Robert Davidson
Sami Elhajjeh
John Hicks
James Hodge
Geoff James
M. Januszkiewicz, Director, Waste Management, Regional Municipality of Durham
M. Smart, Administrative Assistant, Commissioner's Office, Works Department, Regional
Municipality of Durham
CAG/mc
Confidential Reports
General Government Committee
Report Number: CLD-019-16
Date of Report: May 9, 2016
Appointment to the Energy From Waste –
Waste Management Advisory Committee
Attachment #1 Only