Item - 2019.CC9.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
CC9.5 - Appointment of Public Members to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 16, 2022 and until successors are appointed:
Nikki Holland
Stephen Smith
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (June 26, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (June 26, 2019) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointees' biographies:
Nikki Holland
Nikki Holland is the President and CEO of Jewish Federations of Canada -UIA, manages two global offices and works with the Federations and Councils across Canada to promote Jewish life and run national programs. She is a seasoned communications and public affairs executive with extensive leadership expertise, having previously worked at the Carpenters Union District Council, Invest Toronto, Insurance Bureau of Canada, and the Provincial Government. Nikki, a mom, lives and plays in Toronto.
Stephen Smith
Stephen has made significant contributions to the Board and guided several financial-related situations where his experience as CFO of Cara and Loblaw was invaluable. Stephen's hospitality and retail industry experience and background as a Chartered Accountant provide a solid base for a Board member who can add value to the oversight of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on behalf of the community.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-135778.pdf
(June 26, 2019) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Public Members to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-135779.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board (previously circulated with Item NC4.1)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Diversity Data for Current Public Members on the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board (previously circulated with Item NC4.1)
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview schedule for July 9, 2019 (previously circulated under separate cover)
Confidential Attachment 4 - Interview questions for July 9, 2019 (previously circulated under separate cover)