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Association of Community Centres (AOCCs)

Relationship Framework
A Council-approved Relationship Framework (PDF) sets out City Council's delegation of authority, expectations and requirements for the Boards of Management of the Community Centres (AOCCs).

Board responsibilities
The mandate of each board of management is to manage and control the premises as a local community centre.

The responsibilities of the board include the following specific matters:

• the overall management, operation and maintenance of the Community Centre ensuring compliance with the bylaw, applicable laws and applicable City policies
• the overall development, funding and management of all Community Centre programs
• the approval of the annual administrative budget for recommendation to City Council
• the approval of the annual report for submission to City Council
• the approval of all programs including fees for the use of the facilities and programs if applicable
• the development of resources to support activities, programs and services of the Community Centre
• the hiring and evaluation of the Community Centre's Executive Director
• the approval of the Community Centre's Annual Financial Statements for audit purposes and receiving the report of the Auditor

Term of office
The term of office is set by the board but cannot exceed four years.

Composition
Board composition ranges from 7 to 16 members and includes the ward Councillor:

1. 519 Church Street Community Centre
   • the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor
   • 3 Councillors
   • 11 citizens
   
   
2. Applegrove Community Complex
   • the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor
   • 3 Councillors
   • 10 citizens but one member may be nominated for consideration for appointment by the Toronto District School Board
   
   
3. Cecil Street Community Centre
   • the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor
   • 3 Councillors
   • 11 citizens
   
   
4. Central Eglinton Community Centre
   • the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor
   • 3 Councillors
   • 7 citizens
   
   
5. Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
   • the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor
   • 3 Councillors
   • 11 citizens
   
   
6. Harbourfront Community Centre
   • the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor
   • 3 Councillors
   • 8 citizens
   
   
7. Ralph Thornton Community Centre
   • the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor
   • 3 Councillors
   • 12 citizens
   
   
8. Scadding Court Community Centre
   • the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor
   • 3 Councillors
   • 13 citizens but one person may be nominated for consideration for appointment by the Toronto District School Board
   
   
9. Swansea Town Hall
   • the Mayor or a designate appointed by the Mayor
   • 3 Councillors
   • 15 citizens but six persons may be nominated for consideration for appointment as follows:
     • 1 person from the Swansea Horticultural Society,
     • 1 person from the Swansea Historical Society,
     • 1 person from the Swansea Ratepayers Association,
     • 1 person from the Swansea Seniors Association,
     • 1 person from the Swansea Parks and Recreation Community Centre Advisory Board, and
     • 1 person from the Board of Directors of the nonprofit housing building at 93 Lavinia Avenue

The composition of the Board of Community Centre 55 is yet to be determined.

Meetings
The boards usually meet monthly at their respective community centres.

	Board contact information
	Relationship Framework (PDF)
	Board-specific processes and requirements

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