Item - 2021.CA19.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 8 and 9, 2021 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Civic Appointments Committee on May 11, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021.
CA19.2 - Toronto Public Library Board - Appointment of a Public Member
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint Tamara Balan to the Toronto Public Library Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointee's biography:
Tamara Balan
Tamara is the Director of Operations at the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation. A seasoned civic leader and entrepreneur she has harnessed the collective energy of leaders across sectors to address tough urban challenges. Before joining the St. Joe’s Foundation, Tamara was COO of CivicAction and supported the incubation of many city building initiatives. She holds a Bachelors degree in Urban Studies and Political Science from the University of Toronto. In 2012, Tamara was named a Vital Person by the Toronto Community Foundation.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-166503.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board (previously circulated with Item CA18.4)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Diversity Summary of Current Members of the Toronto Public Library Board (previously circulated with Item CA18.4)
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview schedule for May 11, 2021
Confidential Attachment 4 - Interview questions for May 11, 2021
CA19.2 - Toronto Public Library Board - Appointment of a Public Member
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board
Committee Recommendations
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that:
1. City Council appoint Tamara Balan to the Toronto Public Library Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed.
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (April 28, 2021) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidate's biography:
Tamara Balan
Tamara is the Director of Operations at the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation. A seasoned civic leader and entrepreneur she has harnessed the collective energy of leaders across sectors to address tough urban challenges. Before joining the St. Joe’s Foundation, Tamara was COO of CivicAction and supported the incubation of many city building initiatives. She holds a Bachelors degree in Urban Studies and Political Science from the University of Toronto. In 2012, Tamara was named a Vital Person by the Toronto Community Foundation.
Origin
Summary
The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ca/bgrd/backgroundfile-166503.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Toronto Public Library Board (previously circulated with Item CA18.4)
Confidential Attachment 2 - Diversity Summary of Current Members of the Toronto Public Library Board (previously circulated with Item CA18.4)
Confidential Attachment 3 - Interview schedule for May 11, 2021
Confidential Attachment 4 - Interview questions for May 11, 2021
Motions
That City Council appoint the following candidate to the Toronto Public Library Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2022, and until a successor is appointed:
Tamara Balan