Item - 2017.HL17.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 31, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Board of Health on January 23, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 31, 2017.
- See also By-law 61-2017
HL17.3 - Appointment of Medical Officer of Health
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on January 31, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint Dr. Eileen de Villa to the position of the Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit effective on March 27, 2017 or on the date the appointment is approved by the Minister of Health and Long–Term Care, whichever is later.
2. City Council transmit the appointment of the Medical Officer of Health to the provincial Minister of Health and Long-Term Care for approval.
3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Medical Officer of Health contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 20, 2017) from the Chair, Medical Officer of Health Selection Panel.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 20, 2017) from the Chair, Medical Officer of Health Selection Panel is now public in its entirety and contains the following Curriculum Vitae summary of Dr. Eileen de Villa:
Employment History
2015 – present Medical Officer of Health, Peel Public Health
Health Services Department, Region of Peel
2014 – 2015 Acting Medical Officer of Health, Peel Public Health
Health Services Department, Region of Peel
2008 – present Adjunct Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health
University of Toronto
2004 – 2014 Associate Medical Officer of Health, Peel Public Health
Health Services Department, Region of Peel
2000 – 2003 Family Physician,
Flemingdon Health Centre, Toronto
Education
1998 – 2004 Residency in Public Health and Preventative Medicine
University of Toronto
2000 – 2002 Master of Business Administration
Schulich School of Business, York University
Area of specialization - Not-for-profit Management and Leadership
1994-1998 Doctor of Medicine
University of Toronto
1992-1994 Master of Health Science
University of Toronto
Area of Specialization - Health Promotion
1986-1991 Bachelor of Science
Mc Gill University
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual.
Background Information (Board)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-100503.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Candidate Name and Curriculum Vitae Summary
(January 9, 2017) Letter from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair, Board of Health, on Appointment of Medical Officer of Health - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-99847.pdf
HL17.3 - Appointment of Medical Officer of Health
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual.
Board Recommendations
The Board of Health recommends that:
1. City Council appoint the candidate named in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 20, 2017) from the Chair, Medical Officer of Health Selection Panel, to the position of Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit effective on March 27, 2017 or on the date the appointment is approved by the Minister of Health and Long–Term Care, whichever is later.
2. City Council transmit the appointment of the Medical Officer of Health to the provincial Minister of Health and Long-Term Care for approval.
3. City Council authorize the public release of the name and curriculum vitae summary of the Medical Officer of Health contained in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 20, 2017) from the Chair, Medical Officer of Health Selection Panel, upon City Council's approval of the appointment.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Board of Health recessed its public session to meet in closed session to consider this item as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable person.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to recommend to the Board of Health an appointment to the position of Medical Officer of Health (MOH).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-100503.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Candidate Name and Curriculum Vitae Summary
(January 9, 2017) Letter from Councillor Joe Mihevc, Chair, Board of Health, on Appointment of Medical Officer of Health - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-99847.pdf
Motions
That the Board of Health recess to meet in closed session to consider Item HL17.3 titled "Appointment of Medical Officer of Health", as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual.