Appointment to the Advisory Committee

on Homes for the Aged

The Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee recommends the adoption of the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged embodied in the following communication (September 18, 1998) from the City Clerk:

Recommendation:

The Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged on September 18, 1998, recommended to the Community and Neighbourhood Services Committee the adoption of a report (September 11, 1998) from the General Manager, Homes for the Aged, wherein she recommended that Mrs.MargaretWilmot be appointed to the membership of the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged for a period of three years, with the provision for an extension of an additional term, as outlined in the terms of reference.

(Report dated September 11, 1998, addressed to the

Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged, from the

General Manager, Homes for the Aged)

Purpose:

To fill the current vacancy for a resident representative on the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Mrs. Margaret Wilmot be appointed to the membership of the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged for a period of three years, with the provision for an extension of an additional term, as outlined in the terms of reference; and

(2)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

Background:

On May 1, 1998, the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged amended the membership in the terms of reference. The terms of reference for the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged now requires that one of its members be a representative of the Inter-Home Residents' Council. The Inter-Home Residents' Council can select as its representative a resident/family member.

Comments:

Mrs. Margaret Wilmot is a resident on the 4th Unit at True Davidson Acres Home for the Aged, and has been a resident of the Home since December 24, 1994. Margaret and her husband have been long-standing members of the East York community and participate on community boards and activities. Margaret is a valued resident as she has been active on the 4th Unit Residents Committee and has recently been elected the President of the True Davidson Acres Residents' Council.

Conclusion:

Mrs. Wilmot has indicated a strong interest in being considered for membership on the Advisory Committee on Homes for the Aged. There is evidence that she would act as a strong advocate and excellent spokesperson for the residents in the Homes for the Aged.

Contact Name:

Sylvia Moreland,

Administrator, True Davidson Acres

Tel: 397-0354/Fax: 397-0401

E-mail: sylvia_moreland@metrodesk.metrotor.on.ca