October 6, 1999
To:Striking Committee
From:City Clerk
Subject:Appointment to the Substance Abuse Sub-Committee of the Board of Health
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to provide Members of Council with a list of Members' preferences for appointment to the
Substance Abuse Sub-Committee.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Striking Committee give consideration to Members' preferences outlined in Schedule 1 and
recommend to City Council the appointment of one Member of Council to the Substance Abuse Sub-Committee.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The Board of Health, on July 22, 1999, by its adoption, as amended, of the report dated July 12, 1999, from the Medical
Officer of Health, respecting the impact on Public Health of implementing the Report of the Task Force on Community
Safety, recommended to the Striking Committee the appointment of a Member of Council, who is not a Member of the
Board of Health, to the Substance Abuse Sub-Committee of the Board.
Members of Council were canvassed on September 1, 1999, to determine their interest in being appointed to the Substance
Abuse Sub-Committee. The attached Schedule 1 contains a list of those Members who have indicated an interest in such
appointment.
Conclusion:
It is recommended that the Striking Committee recommend to City Council the appointment of one Member of Council to
the Substance Abuse Sub-Committee for a term of office expiring on November 30, 2000, and until his or her successor is
appointed.
Contact Name:
Joanne Hamill, Manager of Community Councils and Committees, 392-4339.
Novina Wong
City Clerk
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Schedule 1
Members Preferences for Appointment to the
Substance Abuse Sub-Committee of the Board of Health
One Member of Council to be appointed, who is not a Member of the Board of Health.
The following Councillor has indicated an interest in being appointed to the Substance Abuse Sub-Committee of the Board
of Health:
Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski, High Park
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