Item - 2019.TA2.5
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund on April 30, 2019 and was adopted without amendment.
- See also EX6.8
TA2.5 - Appointments to the Toronto Atmospheric Fund Board of Directors
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
Board Decision
The Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund:
1. Requested, via the City Manager, that City Council increase the composition of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund by adding one public member.
2. Requested, via the City Manager, that:
a. The Staff Nominating Panel recommend at least one public member who is a non-resident of Toronto and resides in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund;
b. City Council waive the Toronto residency criteria for at least one public member of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric Fund in order to appoint a non-resident to the Board.
Origin
Summary
To bring the Board membership to 11 members, as is specified in the Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) Relationship Framework with the City of Toronto, it is recommended that the composition be amended to eight citizen members and three Councillors.
Since Toronto Atmospheric Fund (TAF) now supports and invests in initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area (GTHA) leveraging endowments from the City of Toronto and Province of Ontario, TAF would benefit from Board-level expertise and perspectives from individuals who live outside the City of Toronto. Appointment of at least one public member who is a non-resident of Toronto and resides in the GTHA is recommended.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ta/bgrd/backgroundfile-132035.pdf