Appointment of Interim City Clerk

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2020-09-30 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint John D. Elvidge as the Interim City Clerk for the City of Toronto, reporting to Council, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the City Clerk by Chapter 169, City Officials of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, and under Section 137 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and until such time as a new City Clerk has been appointed.

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2. City Council authorize the Mayor to chair and appoint a selection panel to carry out the recruitment process for a new City Clerk and to bring forward the final recommended candidate identified through the recruitment process for Council's consideration and decision. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bills to give effect to City Council's decision.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

City Council appointed Ulli Watkiss as City Clerk at its meeting of July 24, 25 and 26, 2001 effective September 4, 2001. As Ms. Watkiss has announced her retirement from the City, the purpose of this report is to recommend to Council the appointment of an Interim City Clerk until such time as a new City Clerk, appointed by City Council, takes office.

Staff recommended

Mayor Tory recommends that: 1. City Council appoint John D. Elvidge as the Interim City Clerk for the City of Toronto, reporting to Council, with all the powers and duties imposed upon the City Clerk by Chapter 169, City Officials of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, and under Section 137 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and until such time as a new City Clerk has been appointed. 2. City Council authorize the Mayor to chair and appoint a selection panel to carry out the recruitment process for a new City Clerk and to bring forward the final recommended candidate identified through the recruitment process for Council's consideration and decision.

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3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary bills to give effect to these recommendations.

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