Item - 2023.CC13.5

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on December 13, 14 and 15, 2023 without amendments and without debate.

CC13.5 - Appointment of Public Members to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Wards:
All

City Council Decision

City Council on December 13, 14 and 15, 2023, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal for a term of office beginning January 1, 2024 and ending on November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed:

 

Matthew Brown

Nigel Waterman

 

3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (November 30, 2023) from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.

 

Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (November 30, 2023) from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

Appointees' Biographies:

 

Matthew Brown


Matt is a lawyer practicing municipal law in Toronto. His practice focuses on the defence of public authorities. He also has significant experience with regulatory matters and complex by-law prosecutions especially the municipal regulatory response to the sharing economy. Prior to practicing municipal law, Matt defended lawyers as preferred counsel for the Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company.

 

Nigel Waterman


Nigel Waterman is an adjudicator with over 25 years experience.  He holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and completed the Certificate in Adjudication for Administrative Agencies, Boards and Tribunals.

Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal

Background Information (City Council)

(November 30, 2023) Letter from the Nominating Panel - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on Appointment of Public Members to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal (CC13.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-241409.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Candidates recommended for appointment to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal
(November 21, 2023) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Public Members to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-241410.pdf
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council