TAMRMS#: B02
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Appointment to the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
Presented by: Councillor Patrick and Councillor Hughes
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That Ken Benson be appointed as a member of the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board for a term beginning on February 24, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2027.
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SUMMARY
Legislative Services received a resignation from a Board Member of the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board; therefore this report is brought forward to fill this vacancy.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
Section 9 of the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board Bylaw 20/1995 states that:
In the event of a vacancy, Council may, by resolution, appoint a new member to serve for the remainder of the vacating member's term.
Civic Agency Policy C-CC-12 states:
3. If a member of the civic agency is unable to complete the term of office as required, that member shall be replaced by Council appointment, provided that at least five months are left in the member’s term of office.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On February 3, 2026, one member of the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board submitted their resignation effective immediately with term ending December 31, 2027. The recommendation brings forward one new appointment who will be completing the term of the previous member as indicated above.
IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
Financial:
None at this time.
Compliance & Legal:
By appointing applicants to Committee/Board vacancies, Council is ensuring that the membership requirements outlined in the various Committee/Board Bylaws are fulfilled. The SDAB Bylaw 20/1995 provides that the SDAB “shall consist of seven (7) members.”
Program or Service:
None at this time.
Organizational:
None at this time.
Risks
None at this time.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Initiative aligned with Strategic Plan:
Not Applicable
ALIGNMENT TO SERVICE DELIVERY
I.3.2 Council Committees: Provision of advice regarding legislative and procedural processes for Council committees. This includes support for Standing Committees and various Council Committees.
IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
If Council chooses not to fill the vacancy on the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB), the Board will consist of 6 public members, which is contrary to the requirements of the SDAB Bylaw.
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Report Date: February 24, 2026
Author(s): Renee McDonald
Department: Legal, Legislative, and Records Services
Department Director: Marta Caufield
Chief Administrative Officer: Bill Fletcher