Item - 2019.TE4.80

The Toronto and East York Community Council appointed the following nominees for a two-year term ending September 30, 2020 or until their successors are appointed:

Marco Calabretta-Duval
Michael Cherny
Nicola Ward
Shazia Vlahos

Tom Spence

Justin Khan
Paul-Jonathan Saguil

The 519 has met the required catchment residency provision. These recommended appointments comply with the Public Appointments Policy and the Relationship Framework between the City of Toronto and Community Centres.  All candidates' applications were screened, successful applicants were interviewed by the Nominations committee and candidates presented to the Membership for recommendation at the Annual General Meeting. A motion recommending the appointment of the candidates was presented to the membership in lieu of an election. The 519 Membership passed a motion to recommend these candidates for appointment by Toronto and East York Community Council. These recommended appointments meet the requirements under the City of Toronto’s Public Appointments Policy including the requirement to be 18 years of age, a resident of the City of Toronto and they expected in the role of a Board member to provide:

• A variety of perspectives, reflecting the diversity of the community
• An understanding of diverse neighbourhoods and communities within the catchment area
• Reflect the cultural and social diversity of the community

• Have knowledge and understanding of community and public service
• Bring specific skills and expertise that contribute to good governance
• Support for mission and mandate of The 519; and to
• Possess strong communication and decision making skills

In addition, the Board of Management must offer a strong mix and balance of skills, knowledge and experience while reflecting the diversity of the communities The 519 serves. Each year the Board’s Nominations Committee establishes priority recruitment targets as a mechanism to ensure that we comply with the City of Toronto Public Appointments and best equip our Centre to achieve its overall mission.

In June 2018 the Board of The 519 approved the recruitment priorities for the 2018-2020 term of the Board. Those included continuing to advance the representation of Diversity Priorities of:

• Individuals from a cross-section of age groups
• Members of diverse racial and ethno-cultural communities
• Members from Indigenous communities
• Trans people
• Women

Skill and Experience Priorities include deep understanding and demonstrated competencies in:
• Board leadership and development
• Community services sector
• Community neighbourhood development/planning
• Philanthropy and fundraising

• Strategic communications