Governance Working Group

Report

Special 12th Meeting of the Governance Working Group
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Committee Room #5
The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).
We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.
As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.
PRESENT:
  • Councillors S. Lewis (Chair), 
  • H. McAlister, 
  • P. Cuddy, 
  • J. Pribil, 
  • S. Trosow, 
  • C. Rahman, 
  • S. Franke, 
  • and D. Ferreira 
ABSENT:
  • S. Stevenson, 
  • A. Hopkins, 
  • and S. Hillier 
ALSO PRESENT:
  • S. Datars Bere, E. Skalski

    Remote Attendance: A. Bush, E. Hunt, C. McCreery

    The meeting is called to order at 9:33 AM; it being noted that Councillors P. Cuddy and C. Rahman were in remote attendance.

     

That it be NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the Councillor Role Description, as amended and attached, BE APPROVED.




    Motion Passed
  • That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the Council Resourcing Review Task Force – Draft Terms of Reference:

    a)    the Draft Terms of Reference for a Council Resourcing Review Task Force, as amended and attached to the staff report dated August 15, 2024 BE APPROVED; 

    b)    the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to bring forward a by-law to a future meeting of Council to create a Council Resourcing Review Task Force;

    c)    upon creation of the Task Force, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take the necessary actions to advertise for the Council Resourcing Review Task Force applications; and

    d)    the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to select the membership of the Council Resourcing Review Task Force and bring forward the successful names to a future meeting of City Council for ratification.




    ADDITIONAL VOTES:


  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:D. Ferreira

    That the Appointment Process of the Draft Terms of Reference for the Council Resourcing Review Task Force BE AMENDED to direct the City Clerk to select the members of the Council Resourcing Review Task Force and bring the names forward to City Council for ratification.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:S. Trosow

    That section 1.8 of the Draft Terms of Reference for the Council Resourcing Review Task Force BE AMENDED to provide for a stipend of $100.00 per meeting to Task Force members.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:J. Pribil

    That section 1.7 e) of the Draft Terms of Reference for the Council Resourcing Review Task Force BE AMENDED to read as follows:

    e)  the task force will consider equity issues and apply an equity lens with a view to how councillors are supported in elected office.




    Motion Failed
  • Moved by:S. Lewis
    Seconded by:P. Cuddy

    That section 1.7 e) of the Draft Terms of Reference for the Council Resourcing Review Task Force BE AMENDED to read as follows:

    e)  the task force will consider equity issues and apply an equity lens with a view to expanding the pool of candidates wishing to run for office. 




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:P. Cuddy
    Seconded by:S. Franke

    That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.




    Motion Passed
  • Moved by:S. Franke
    Seconded by:H. McAlister

    That the meeting BE ADJOURNED.




    Motion Passed

    The meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM.