Appointments to the Film Liaison Industry Committee (FLIC)

(Six appointments to be made, with preference being given to achieving a geographical balance)

The Striking Committee recommends that the following six Members of Council be appointed to the Film Liaison Industry Committee (FLIC) for a term of office expiring November30,2000, and until their successors are appointed:

M. Augimeri, Black Creek

B. Disero, Davenport

M. Feldman, North York Spadina

G. Lindsay Luby, Kingsway-Humber

M. Silva, Trinity-Niagara

M. Tzekas, Scarborough Wexford.

The Striking Committee reports, for the information of Council, having been advised that Members of Council were canvassed on June 3, 1999, to determine their interest in being appointed to the Film Liaison Industry Committee.

The Striking Committee submits the following report (June 18, 1999) from the City Clerk:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to provide Members of Council with a list of Member's preferences for appointment to the Film Liaison Industry 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 appointments to the Film Liaison Industry Committee of six Members of Council who are interested in the film and television industry, with preference being given to achieving a geographical balance, for a term of office expiring on November30,2000, and until their successors are appointed.

Council Reference/Background/History:

City Council on May 11 and 12, 1999, adopted, without amendment, Clause No. 6 contained in Report No. 7 of The Economic Development Committee, headed "Film Liaison Industry Committee", and in so doing, adopted the following recommendation of the Economic Development Committee:

"(2)that six Councillors who are interested in the film and television industry be appointed to FLIC with preference being given to achieving a geographical balance, and that the Clerk be requested to canvass Councillors for their interest in being appointed to this Committee, and submit a list of interested members to the Striking Committee for its consideration."

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

Members of Council were canvassed on June 3, 1999, to determine their interest in being appointed to the Film Liaison Industry 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 appointments to FLIC of sixMembers of Council who are interested in the film and television industry, with preference being given to achieving a geographic balance, for a term of office expiring on November 30, 2000, and until their successors are appointed.

Contact Name:

Joanne Hamill, Manager of Community Councils and Committees, 392-4339.

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(A copy of the list of Members of Council who indicated an interest in being appointed to the Film Liaison Industry Committee was forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Striking Committee for its meeting on June 29, 1999, and a copy thereof is also on file in the office of the City Clerk.)