TAMRMS#: B06
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Appointment to Policing Committee
Presented by: Mayor Heron
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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That ___________ be appointed as a public member of the City of St. Albert Policing Committee for a term ending December 31, 2021.
(Procedural note: the name of the appointee not to be released publicly until read out by the Councillor making the motion)
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
Due to a resignation, report is brought forward to fill a vacancy on the Policing Committee.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
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ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
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ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
Section 11. of Policing Committee Bylaw 28/2017 provides that:
(1) If a voting member of the Committee resigns or otherwise ceases to be a member of the Committee before the end of the member’s term of appointment, Council may appoint a resident of St. Albert as a replacement member. . .
(2) A replacement member referred to in subsection (1) shall serve the remainder of the departing member's term.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In early 2020 Mr. Dion Tarkowski submitted his resignation as a member of the Policing Committee. Mr. Tarkowski was appointed to the Committee effective January 1, 2020 for a term ending December 31, 2021 and as a result of the resignation the above noted recommendation is being brought forward for Council's consideration.
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS OR ENGAGEMENT
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IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION(S)
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Legal / Risk: N/A
Program or Service: N/A
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ALTERNATIVES AND IMPLICATIONS CONSIDERED
If Council chooses not to fill the vacancy on the Policing Committee the Committee will consist of only five public members. Since a quorum for the Committee is five members, it is not recommended to leave the vacant position unfilled.
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Report Date: June 1, 2020
Author(s): Cheryle Wong
Committee/Department: Legal and Legislative Services
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer: Kerry Hilts
Chief Administrative Officer: Kevin Scoble