* 1.
All members of the public who apply to serve on the Toronto Community Housing Corporation board must satisfy the following eligibility requirements in order to be selected for appointment:
Must be a resident of the city of Toronto; Must be at least 18 years old;
Cannot be a spouse, partner, child or parent of a Member of Toronto City Council;
Cannot be a City employee or an employee of a City agency or corporation .
Based on the above criteria, are you eligible for appointment to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation board? * 1a. If you answered "No", please explain why you may not be eligible: Character Limit: 2000
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* 2.
Additionally, all members of the public who apply to serve as tenant directors on the Toronto Community Housing Board:
Must be a tenant of Toronto Community Housing Corporation.
Based on the above criteria, are you eligible for appointment as a tenant director to the Toronto Community Housing Board? 2a. If you answered "No", please explain why you may not be eligible. Character Limit: 500
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Please note: if an appointed tenant director is no longer a TCHC tenant due to transfer of property or they move out, they will need to resign.
If you are not a tenant of TCHC but wish to serve as a public member on the board please complete the public member application .
Part 3 - Board Membership
* 1. Are you a current member of any City of Toronto board, committee, or tribunal?
* 1a. If yes, please specify the position you hold: Character Limit: 500
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Part 4 - Conflicts of Interest Members of the public who are appointed to represent the City of Toronto must ensure that their personal interests do not interfere with their public duties as a board, committee, or tribunal member. A conflict of interest arises when your personal interests conflict, or are perceived to conflict, with the interests of the City of Toronto and the agency or corporation you are representing. You are required to disclose any personal interests that may conflict with the interests of this board, committee, or tribunal. Disclosure does not disqualify you from consideration for appointment.
* 1. Do you have any personal interests that may conflict with the interests of the position for which you are applying?
* 1a. If yes, please describe in detail: Character Limit: 1000
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Part 5 - Board Qualifications
* 1. Your Interest in this Position
Please tell us about your interest in serving on the Toronto Community Housing Corporation board. Why are you interested in this particular opportunity? What do you hope to contribute, and how would you support the work of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation board? Character Limit: 2500
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* 2. Education and Training
Please tell us about your educational background, professional credentials, or any other training which is relevant to this position. Character Limit: 2500
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* 3. Employment Experience
Please describe any relevant work experience you have including positions you have held, roles you have played, and the timeframe of this work. Character Limit: 2500
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* 4. Board and Community Involvement
Tell us about your involvement in any public or private sector boards, community involvement, or other experiences that are relevant to this position. Please describe the roles you played and the period of time you were involved. Character Limit: 2500
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5. Additional Information (optional)
If necessary, please provide any additional relevant information that is not captured in your previous answers.
Character Limit: 2500
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* 1. Biography
Please provide a short biography (500 character limit) which gives a brief overview of your background and experience as it relates to this position. Your biography will be made public if you are recommended for appointment. Please note that biographies may be edited by staff for length and clarity. Character Limit: 500
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* 2.
By selecting "I agree," you declare that the information in this application form is true and you understand that:
You may be asked to provide photo identification, references, or other information to confirm your identity, eligibility, and qualifications;
If you are recommended for appointment, your name and biography will be listed on City Council's agenda which is posted publicly online in advance of its meeting.
3. To help inform our outreach activities, please tell us how you heard about this opportunity:
3a. If other, please describe: Character Limit: 200
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Confidential Voluntary Diversity Information (Optional) City Council recognizes that the City of Toronto is best served by boards, committees, and tribunals which generally reflect the diversity of our community.
You are encouraged to complete this confidential diversity questionnaire. This information is used to help the City in achieving its objectives for access, equity, diversity, and reconciliation. The City Clerk's Office will report on the results of these responses in summary form only and will keep the identities of candidates confidential. This information will not be released for any other purpose without your permission.
The City Clerk's Office collects this information in compliance with provisions of the
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act , the
Ontario Human Rights Code , and City Council’s Public Appointments Policy confirmed under By-law 1076-2006.
1a. Please specify: Character Limit: 200
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3. Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples are those who identify as members of First Nations (status, non-status, treaty or non-treaty), Inuit or Métis communities in Canada.
Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal/Indigenous person?
4. Ethnicity/Race
Ethnic/racial groups are defined by race or colour only, not by country of birth, citizenship or religious affiliation.
Please identify which of the following best describes your ethnicity or race:
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5. Disability
The term disability covers a broad range and degree of conditions, some visible and some invisible. A disability may have been present at birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time. These include physical disabilities, hearing or vision disabilities, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, chronic illness and mental health disabilities and addictions. A disability may be permanent, temporary or episodic which may result in experiencing disadvantage or barriers to full participation in society.
Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be a person with a disability?
6. 2SLGBTQ+
2SLGBTQ+ is an abbreviation used to represent a broad array of identities including, but not limited to, two-spirited, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer.
Based on this description, do you consider yourself 2SLGBTQ+?