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REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: February 27, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Manager, Council and Committee Services and
Deputy Clerk, 519-741-2200 ext. 7278
PREPARED BY: Mariah Blake, Committee Administrator, 519-741-2200 ext. 7277
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: February 7, 2023
REPORT NO.: COR-2023-075
SUBJECT: 2023 Dog Designation Appeal Committee Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
That effective immediately Councillor C. Michaud be appointed as an alternate
member to the Dog Designation Appeal Committee for the term ending November 14,
2023, as outlined on the Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-075.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to appoint an additional alternate member of City Council
to the Dog Designation Appeal Committee for the purpose of conducting an appeal
hearing on March 7, 2023 to ensure the Committee meets quorum.
This report supports the delivery of core services.
BACKGROUND:
On November 16, 2022, Council appointed citizens and members of Council to various
advisory committees, boards and special committees for the current term. At the Striking
Committee meeting, members of Council representatives were appointed to the Dog
Designation Appeal Committee for the term ending November 14, 2024. The following
Council members were appointed Councillor J. Deneault, and Councillor A. Owodunni, with
Councillor M. Johnston being appointed as an alternate member.
REPORT:
On December 13, 2022, a Notice of Appeal for a dog designation was been received and
staff have been unable to secure a hearing date with the existing membership. The Dog
Designation By-law requires scheduling a hearing where possible within 45 business days
of receiving an appeal and staff have confirmed availability for the majority of the attendees
to conduct the Dog Designation Appeal Hearing on March 7, 2023. To address quorum and
procedural fairness, it is preferred to have three members in attendance at the hearing. Staff
reached out to members of Council with previous experience on the Committee, where
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Councillor C. Michaud noted availability and agreement to attending the hearing scheduled
for March 7, 2023.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This report supports the delivery of core services.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None at this time.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
INFORM of
the council / committee meeting.
PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
COR-2022-475 - 2022 Appointments to Advisory & Quasi-Judicial Committees
APPROVED BY: Victoria Raab, GM, Corporate Services
ATTACHMENTS:
None at this time.