Item - 2014.EX44.31
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2014 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on August 20, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 2014.
EX44.31 - Public Appointments Process Improvements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Public Appointments Policy to provide for the following process improvements:
a. staggered terms of office for all boards not otherwise prescribed by law so that the terms of half the members expire every two years;
b. continuous intake of applications, and use of the resulting pool of applicants to fill vacancies instead of the appointment of alternates;
c. public reporting of recommended candidates' names to City Council for appointment; and
d. consultation with board chairs and chief executives on the required skills and experience needed for a board during the staff screening process.
2. City Council establish additional nominating panels to assist the Civic Appointments Committee in the interviewing and nomination of candidates for appointment as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (August 6, 2014) from the City Clerk, such panels to:
a. report directly to City Council;
b. be composed of three Members of Council; and
c. be appointed by City Council on the recommendation of the Striking Committee following a canvass of Members for their interest in serving on the panels to be conducted by the City Clerk following the 2014 election.
3. City Council request the City Clerk to review the public appointments policy and process in light of the first round of appointments in the new term and to make any recommendations for further improvements.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-72690.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Aug-25-2014 2:35 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX44.31 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, James Maloney, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz |
EX44.31 - Public Appointments Process Improvements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Public Appointments Policy to provide for the following process improvements:
a. Staggered terms of office for all boards not otherwise prescribed by law so that the terms of half the members expire every two years;
b. Continuous intake of applications, and use of the resulting pool of applicants to fill vacancies instead of the appointment of alternates;
c. Public reporting of recommended candidates' names to City Council for appointment; and
d. Consultation with board chairs and chief executives on the required skills and experience needed for a board during the staff screening process.
2. City Council establish additional nominating panels to assist the Civic Appointments Committee in the interviewing and nomination of candidates for appointment as set out in Appendix 1 of the report (August 6, 2014) from the City Clerk, such panels to:
a. Report directly to City Council;
b. Be composed of three Members of Council; and
c. Be appointed by City Council on the recommendation of the Striking Committee following a canvass of Members for their interest in serving on the panels to be conducted by the City Clerk following the 2014 election.
3. City Council request the City Clerk to review the public appointments policy and process in light of the first round of appointments in the new term and make any recommendations for further improvements.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to make some improvements to the public appointments process in advance of the recruitment for candidates to fill expiring terms in early 2015.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-72690.pdf