Item - 2019.NC5.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Nominating Panel - Corporations on July 9, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019.
NC5.1 - Appointment of Public Members to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board
Panel Recommendations
The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that:
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.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidates' 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.
Origin
Summary
The Nominating Panel - Corporations will conduct interviews and recommend two candidates to City Council for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/nc/bgrd/backgroundfile-135470.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
Confidential Attachment 4 - Interview questions for July 9, 2019 (to be circulated under separate cover)
Motions
That the Corporations Nominating Panel recommend that:
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