Appointment of Public Members to the CreateTO Board of Directors - by Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

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The decision

2021-12-15 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint the following persons to the CreateTO Board of Directors, and the Boards of Build Toronto and the Toronto Port Lands Company, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office starting January 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, and until successors are appointed: a. Ron Carinci, as Chair; and b. Marcie Zajdeman.

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CreateTO has been extensively involved in the City's housing programs including Housing Now as well as managing City land across Toronto. With the recent appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, and with many continuing and forthcoming initiatives involving CreateTO across the City, it is crucial that the agency have stability with respect to its Board of Directors. Those serving on the Board of Directors require institutional knowledge, expertise and experience as CreateTO meets the many challenges and opportunities that characterize its operations and initiatives at this critical time.

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It is in this context that the appointment of a Chair and a Director requires urgent approval to ensure the continuity and stability of CreateTO. This Motion is urgent as there is the need to fill positions on the Board expeditiously.

Staff recommended

Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that: 1. City Council appoint the following persons to the CreateTO Board of Directors, and the Boards of Build Toronto and the Toronto Port Lands Company, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office starting January 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, and until successors are appointed: a. Ron Carinci, as Chair; and b. Marcie Zajdeman.

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