Item - 2023.NA3.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment on October 6, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023.
NA3.1 - Appointment of a Public Member to the Committee of Adjustment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment
Panel Recommendations
The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment recommends that:
1. City Council remove Harold Tan from the list of recommended candidates to the North York Panel, and appoint the following candidate to the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office beginning on October 19, 2023, and ending November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed:
Victor Keubou
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Candidate's biography:
Victor is a lawyer and member of the Law Society of Ontario. Prior to his call to the Bar, Victor held several positions with the federal and provincial public services in Ottawa, Hamilton, and Toronto. In addition to his practice, Victor enjoys traveling, reading, and watching history and environment related themes, books, and documentaries. Victor's community involvement includes a membership with a youth/environment related organization.
Origin
Summary
The Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment will recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment from the list of candidates interviewed at the September 14, 15, and 18 Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment to replace Harold Tan who withdrew his candidacy on September 20, 2023.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/na/bgrd/backgroundfile-239691.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - List of Interviewed Candidates, Qualifications, Confidential Diversity Information Summary, and Applications for Appointment to the Committee of Adjustment
Motions
That the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment recommend that:
1. City Council remove Harold Tan from the list of recommended candidates to the North York Panel, and appoint the following candidate to the North York Panel of the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office beginning on October 19, 2023, and ending November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed:
Victor Keubou
2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 2, 2023) from the City Clerk remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.