TAMRMS#: B06
5.2
REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Legislative Appointments
Presented by: Marta Makulska, Chief Legislative Officer
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RECOMMENDATION MOTION(S)
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That elected officials be appointed to Council Committees and External Agencies as specified in the document entitled “2026-2027 Appointment of Elected Officials,” provided as an attachment to the October 20, 2026 agenda report entitled “Legislative Appointments,” for a one-year term unless otherwise indicated.
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SUMMARY
In accordance with section 5(c) of Procedure Bylaw 24/2022, the Nominating Committee appoints members of Council to serve on Council Committees and external boards and agencies. This process is conducted annually.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
Procedure Bylaw 24/2022
Appointment of Elected Officials Policy C-CC-13
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Nominating Committee met on October 6, 2026, to consider and make recommendations for the appointment of Council members to the Council Committees and External Agencies on which Council representation is required.
In addition to the recommendations, it should be noted that all Council members serve on the following committees:
• Committee of the Whole
• Standing Committee of the Whole
• Nominating Committee
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
N/A
IMPACTS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
None at this time.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
None at this time.
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
N/A
IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
ALTERNATIVE 1. Council does not approve the appointments of Council members to Committees and External Agencies during the October 20, 2026 organizational meeting.
Financial:
None.
Compliance & Legal:
If Council does not approve the appointments of Council members to Committees and External Agencies during the October 20, 2026 Organizational meeting, the following meetings will go ahead without Council member appointments:
• Community Services Advisory Committee: October 27
• Arts Development Advisory Committee: October 28
• Environmental Advisory Committee: October 29
The next opportunity for these Legislative Appointments to be considered by Council will be at the November 3, 2026 regular Council meeting, or earlier if a special meeting of Council is convened.
Program or Service:
The Council Advisory Committee meetings may proceed without council members appointed.
Organizational:
None.
Risks:
There may be reputational risks associated with delayed appointments of Council members to external boards and agencies.
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Report Date: October 20, 2026
Author: Grace Magyar, Legislative Officer
Department: Legal, Legislative and Records Services
Department Director: Marta Makulska
Chief Administrative Officer: Bill Fletcher