Item - 2019.EC8.7
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 29 and 30, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic and Community Development Committee on October 16, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019.
EC8.7 - Tourism Toronto Governance - Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council request Tourism Toronto to designate two voting members on its Board of Directors to the City of Toronto: one seat for the Mayor or designate and the other for the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture or designate.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-138449.pdf
EC8.7 - Tourism Toronto Governance - Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request Tourism Toronto to designate two voting members on its Board of Directors to the City of Toronto: one seat for the Mayor or designate and the other for the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture or designate.
Origin
Summary
The City of Toronto's long relationship with Tourism Toronto is characterized by close collaboration to ensure that Toronto is promoted as an attractive destination for visitors. Tourism Toronto is not an agency of the City of Toronto. It is an independent not-for profit organization that reports to its own Board of Directors. The fiscal and governance relationship between Tourism Toronto and the City has evolved and changed over the years.
This report describes Tourism Toronto and its relationship with the City. The report responds to City Council direction to report back on the relationship, including governance and Board structure, in response to changing funding relationships and increased financial reliance by Tourism Toronto on the City of Toronto. The report recommends that Tourism Toronto be requested to designate two voting members on the organization's Board of Directors to the City of Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-138449.pdf