Cecil Street Community Centre

Cecil Street Community Centre's mission is to foster a sense of community and enhance the quality of life through the development, encouragement and support of programs and activities responsive to local needs.

Cecil Street Community Centre is one of 10 Association of Community Centres (AOCCs), which are volunteer board-run multi-purpose facilities providing a broad range of community, recreation and social service programs to residents in the local community.

The AOCC model is a hybrid between a City agency and an independent not-for-profit community-based organization. The core administration activities are funded by the City and treated like a City agency. The program component is funded through fees, donations, and grants and treated like an independent not-for-profit community-based organization.

Board responsibilities

The responsibilities of the board include the following specific matters:

  • the overall management, operation and maintenance of the Community Centre ensuring compliance with the relevant by-laws, applicable laws and applicable City policies
  • the overall development, funding and management of all Community Centre programs
  • the approval of the annual administrative budget for recommendation to City Council
  • the approval of the annual report for submission to City Council
  • the approval of all programs including fees for the use of the facilities and programs if applicable
  • the development of resources to support activities, programs and services of the Community Centre
  • the hiring and evaluation of the Community Centre's Executive Director
  • the approval of the Community Centre's Annual Financial Statements for audit purposes and receiving the report of the Auditor

Board composition

  • City Councillor for Ward 11
  • 11 public members

Term of office

The term of office is set by the board but cannot exceed four years.

Qualifications

The majority of board members must be residents in the centre's catchment area.

In addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, community members are encouraged to elect board members who possess:

  • an understanding of diverse neighbourhoods and communities within their catchment area
  • reflect the cultural and social diversity of the community
  • have knowledge and understanding of community and public service
  • possess good communication and decision making skills

Meeting and Time commitment

The board usually meets monthly.

Remuneration

No remuneration is paid to board members.

Nomination process

Potential board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting of members of the Community Centre (contact the Cecil Street Community Centre directly for more information). The names of selected nominees are then forwarded to the Toronto and East York Community Council for appointment.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter by email, with the subject line “Cecil Board of Management Application”, to shakira@cecilcentre.ca.

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Membership

The current and historical Appointments for this body.