September 14, 1998

TO:Striking Committee

FROM:City Clerk

SUBJECT:APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER OF COUNCIL

AS A LEAD FOR THE YEAR 2000 PROJECT

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to provide Members of Council with a list of Members' preferences for appointment as a Lead for the Year 2000 Project.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that the Striking Committee give consideration to Members' preferences outlined in Schedule 1 and recommend to City Council the appointment of a Member of Council as a Lead for the Year 2000 Project.

Council Reference/Background/History:

City Council on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998, in adopting, as amended, Clause No. 1 contained in Joint Report No. 1 of The Corporate Services Committee and The Budget Committee, headed "City of Toronto Year 2000 Project", directed, inter alia, that a Member of Council, recommended by the Striking Committee, be appointed as a Lead for the year 2000 Project.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Members of Council were canvassed on September 3, 1998, to determine their respective interest in being appointed as a Lead for the Year 2000 Project. The attached Schedule 1 contains a list of those Members who have indicated an interest in such appointment.

Conclusions:

It is recommended that the Striking Committee recommend to City Council the appointment of a Member of Council as a Lead for the Year 2000 Project, as authorized by Council at its meeting held on July 29, 30 and 31, 1998.

Contact Name:

Joanne Hamill, Interim Contact for the Striking Committee, 392-4339.

Novina Wong

City Clerk

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SCHEDULE 1

Members of Council Who Have Indicated an Interest

in Being Appointed as a Lead for the Year 2000 Project

Councillor John Adams

Councillor Norm Kelly

Councillor Peter Li Preti

Councillor Dick O'Brien