Item - 2019.NY7.45
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by North York Community Council on June 25, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
NY7.45 - Appointment of Public Member to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
Community Council Decision
North York Community Council:
1. Appointed the following candidate to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board, at the pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on June 26, 2023, and until a successor is appointed:
- Jennifer Smith
Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointee's Biography:
Jennifer Smith
A resident of Toronto for 32 years since moving here to attend the University of Toronto. Jennifer has been a publishing executive for over two decades. As Associate Publisher at Figure 1 Publishing she works with cultural, culinary, and corporate partners to create beautiful books. She has volunteered with the Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey Association for over 15 years, most recently as its president, and has also held volunteer leadership roles with Centennial College, Invictus Games & the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championship.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on December 4, 5, and 13, 2018, City Council amended the Public Appointments process to authorize the City Clerk to shortlist, interview and recommend candidates to Community Councils for appointment to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-134971.pdf
Attachment 1 - Recommended Candidate and Biography for the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-134972.pdf