Item - 2020.NC6.1

Tracking Status

This item was considered by the Nominating Panel - Corporations on January 15, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 29, 2020.

NC6.1 - Appointment of Tourism Toronto Representative to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about an identifiable individual who is being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board

Panel Recommendations

The Corporations Nominating Panel recommends that:

1. City Council appoint Scott Beck, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Toronto to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending July 16, 2022 and until a successor is appointed.

2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (January 7, 2020) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about an identifiable individual being considered for appointment to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Candidate's biography:

Scott Beck

Scott Beck is a native of the United States, born in Utah. Scott was raised with tourism as the driving force in his family. Scott is currently President & CEO of Tourism Toronto. Prior to joining Tourism Toronto in October 2019, Scott served as the President & CEO of Visit Salt Lake from 2005-2019. Scott is past international board chair of Destinations International. Prior to joining Visit Salt Lake, Scott was the General Manager of the Salt Lake City Marriott City Center hotel.

Origin

(January 7, 2020) Report from the City Clerk

Summary

The Corporations Nominating Panel will consider the appointment of the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Toronto to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board.

Background Information

(January 7, 2020) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Tourism Toronto Representative to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/nc/bgrd/backgroundfile-141589.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Application for appointment from Scott Beck to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Board

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)