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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-18-017 - Appointment to Economic Development Adivsory CommitteeREPORT TO: Committee of the Whole DATE OF MEETING: February 26, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: C.Tarling, Director of Legislated Services/City Clerk, 519-741- 2200, ext. 7809 PREPARED BY: C.Tarling, Director of Legislated Services/City Clerk, 519-741- 2200, ext. 7809 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: February 15, 2018 REPORT NO.: FCS-18-017 SUBJECT:Appointment to Economic Development Advisory Committee (Term ending November 30, 2020) ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That Christine Michaud be appointed as the “Office Owner” sector representative for the Economic Development Advisory Committee for the term ending November 30, 2020, as attached to staff report FCS-18-017. BACKGROUND: On December 1, 2016, Council appointed citizens to various advisory committees, boards and special committees including the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). One of the sectors that remained vacant was the “Office Owner” sector. Sector-specific vacancies for Advisory Committees are listed on the City’s website. Individuals may apply to fill a specific sector and once their eligibility is determined, their name is put forward for Council’s consideration. If there are more applications than vacancies, the applications are forwarded to the Nominating Committee to recommend a slate to Council for decision. If there are not, the Director of Legislated Services/City Clerk makes a recommendation directly to Council. REPORT: In response to the sector-specific vacancies listed on the City’s website, the City received one (1)application from Christine Machaud for the vacancy in the “Office Owner” sector for EDAC, which is presented for Council’s consideration. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 1 ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the city’s strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None at this time. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM – This report has been posted to the City’s website with the agenda in advance of the council / committee meeting. ACKNOWLEDGED BY:L. MacDonald, Acting Deputy CAO, Finance & Corporate Services 4 - 2