TAMRMS#: B06
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REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Appointments to the Community Services Advisory Committee
Presented by: Councillor Patrick and Councillor Hughes
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That Libby Thomas and Ashley Peck be appointed as members of the Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) for a term beginning on January 27, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026.
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SUMMARY
Legislative Services received two resignations from members of the Community Services Advisory Committee, therefore this report is brought forward to fill those vacancies.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
Section 11 of the Community Services Advisory Committee Bylaw 10/1997 states that:
Where a member is disqualified or resigns, Council may appoint another eligible person for a term as specified by Council that expires on December 31st of a year specified by Council.
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 January 6 and January 8, 2026, two members of the Community Services Advisory Committee submitted their resignations effective immediately with terms ending December 31, 2026. The recommendation brings forward two new appointments who will be completing the terms of the previous members 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.
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 vacancies on the Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC), the Committee will consist of 7 public members and one Council members.
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Report Date: January 27, 2026
Author(s): Renee McDonald
Department: Legal, Legislative, and Records Services
Department Director: Marta Caufield
Chief Administrative Officer: Bill Fletcher