Item - 2016.HL13.7
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 12, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Board of Health on July 4, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 12, 2016.
- See also By-law 694-2016
HL13.7 - Appointment of Acting Medical Officer of Health
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint Dr. Barbara Yaffe as the acting Medical Officer of Health, effective August 1, 2016 until such time as Council appoints a new Medical Officer of Health.
Background Information (Board)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-94522.pdf
HL13.7 - Appointment of Acting Medical Officer of Health
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Board Recommendations
The Board of Health recommends that:
1. City Council appoint Dr. Barbara Yaffe as the acting Medical Officer of Health, effective August 1, 2016 until such time as Council appoints a new Medical Officer of Health.
Origin
Summary
Dr. McKeown, the current Medical Officer of Health (MOH) has announced his retirement. His last day of employment with the City of Toronto will be July 31, 2016. An executive search firm has been retained to assist with the recruitment for a new MOH. It is anticipated that the recruitment process will not be completed before the fall of 2016. As a result, the appointment of an acting MOH is required.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-94522.pdf