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REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole
DATE OF MEETING: April 17, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Saunderson, Manager, Council and Committee Services and
Deputy Clerk, 519-741-2200 ext. 7278
PREPARED BY: Marilyn Mills, Committee Administrator, 519-741-2200 ext. 7275
WARD(S) INVOLVED: All
DATE OF REPORT: April 11, 2023
REPORT NO.: COR-2023-196
SUBJECT: 2023-2024 Committee of Adjustment - Committee Member Appointment
RECOMMENDATION:
That notwithstanding the provisions of Clause 3.3 of Council Policy GOV-BOA-63
(Appointments to Boards and Committees), that effective immediately Bob McColl be
appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term ending November 14, 2024, as
outlined in the Corporate Services Department report COR-2023-196.
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS:
The purpose of this report is to appoint a new member to the Committee of Adjustment
to ensure the effective hearings of minor variance and consent applications, as a
previously appointed member has resigned.
This report supports the delivery of core services
BACKGROUND:
On November 16, 2022, Council appointed individuals and members of Council to various
advisory committees, boards and special committees for the current term. At the Striking
Committee meeting, individuals were appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for the term
ending November 14, 2024. The following were appointed: Srikanth Desikachar, David
Gundrum, Robert (Scott) Hannah, Douglas Pateman and Brian Santos.
REPORT:
On April 11, 2023, Srikanth Desikachar resigned from their appointment to the Committee of
Adjustment due to scheduling conflicts. To address quorum and procedural fairness, it is
preferred that there are five members in attendance at Committee of Adjustment hearings. Staff
contacted the nominating Committee to provide nominations for a fifth Committee member. The
nominating Committee nominated Bob McColl who has indicated interest in being a member of
the Committee of Adjustment and availability to attend hearings.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None at this time.
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PREVIOUS REPORTS/AUTHORITIES:
COR-2022-475 - 2022 Appointments to Advisory & Quasi-Judicial Committees
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APPROVED BY: Victoria Raab, GM, Corporate Services
ATTACHMENTS:
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