Item - 2016.CA13.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 5, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Civic Appointments Committee on September 26, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 5, 2016.
CA13.1 - Appointment of a Public Member to the TTC Board to Fill a Vacancy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Transit Commission Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 31, 2020 and until a successor is appointed:
Joanne De Laurentiis
2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the report (September 12, 2016) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.
Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the report (September 12, 2016) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointee's Biography
Joanne De Laurentiis
Joanne De Laurentiis is an experienced senior executive and board member with expertise in building, implementing, and managing multi-stakeholder board and organizational structures. Her executive roles have included President of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada, President of Credit Union Central of Canada, and President of Interac. Joanne holds an MA in political science from Western University. She has served on the boards of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, St. Stephen's Community House, and the Toronto Board of Trade, among others.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual who is being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-96467.htm
(September 12, 2016) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of a Public Member to the TTC Board to Fill a Vacancy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-96481.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates and Qualifications Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board (previously distributed with Item CA12.1)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information Summary for Candidates for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board (previously distributed with Item CA12.1)
Confidential Attachment 3 - List of Candidates and Qualifications Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board Received Between May 27 and June 29, 2016 (previously distributed with Item CA12.1)
Confidential Attachment 4 - Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information Summary for Candidates for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board Received Between May 27 and June 29, 2016 (previously distributed with Item CA12.1)
Confidential Attachment 5 - Interview Schedule for the TTC Board Interviews on September 20, 2016
CA13.1 - Appointment of a Public Member to the TTC Board to Fill a Vacancy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual who is being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board.
Committee Recommendations
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Transit Commission Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on December 31, 2020 and until a successor is appointed:
Joanne De Laurentiis
2. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the report (September 12, 2016) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidate's biography:
Joanne De Laurentiis
Joanne De Laurentiis is an experienced senior executive and board member with expertise in building, implementing, and managing multi-stakeholder board and organizational structures. Her executive roles have included President of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada, President of Credit Union Central of Canada, and President of Interac. Joanne holds an MA in political science from Western University. She has served on the boards of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, St. Stephen's Community House, and the Toronto Board of Trade, among others.
Origin
Summary
The Interview Subcommittee for Toronto Transit Commission conducted interviews on September 20, 2016 and forwards its recommended candidate to the Civic Appointments Committee.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-96467.htm
(September 12, 2016) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of a Public Member to the TTC Board to Fill a Vacancy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-96481.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates and Qualifications Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board (previously distributed with Item CA12.1)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information Summary for Candidates for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board (previously distributed with Item CA12.1)
Confidential Attachment 3 - List of Candidates and Qualifications Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board Received Between May 27 and June 29, 2016 (previously distributed with Item CA12.1)
Confidential Attachment 4 - Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information Summary for Candidates for Appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board Received Between May 27 and June 29, 2016 (previously distributed with Item CA12.1)
Confidential Attachment 5 - Interview Schedule for the TTC Board Interviews on September 20, 2016