Board of Health

January 31, 2000

To: Board of Health

From: Secretary, Board of Health

Subject: Board of Health Subcommittees

Recommendations:

It is recommended that the Board of Health:

(1) appoint members to the following Subcommittees; and

(2) designate the Chairs of such Subcommittees.

Background:

Section 21(3) of By-law No. 1-1998, To Govern the Proceedings of the Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit, states:

"The Board at its first meeting in each year or as soon as practicable thereafter shall appoint the committees and shall designate the Chair of such committees."

Comment:

The current membership of the Board's Subcommittees is as follows:

(1) AIDS Review Panel

Nominations to be forwarded by the Medical Officer of Health each year.

(2) Animal Services Advisory

4 representatives from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, one from each of the two branches and two affiliates within the City of Toronto (Victoria Earle, North York; Merle Blain, Etobicoke; Stacey Alderwick, Scarborough)

2 citizen representatives who are not pet owners (Sue Hardill; Bryan Hamberg)

1 representative of the Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine (Dr. Clayton Mackay)

1 representative of the Toronto Wildlife Centre (Nathalie Karvonen)

1 representative from Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC) (Keith Burgess)

1 representative of the Metro Dog Owners' Association (Keily Abbat)

1 representative of Toronto Cat Owners' Association (none named)

1 representative of Animal Alliance of Canada (Liz White)

1 representative of Zoocheck Canada (Lesli Bisgould)

1 representative from Toronto Humane Society (Jack Slibar)

2 representatives from Board of Health (Councillor Irene Jones; Robert Davies)

The addition of the following members were approved by Board at its meeting on April 6, 1999:

1 representative from Parrot Association of Canada (Chris Holoboff)

1 representative from Ontario Exotic Pet Council (Grant Crossman)

(3) Budget Advisory

Robert Davies (current member)

Councillor John Filion (current member)

Councillor Irene Jones (current member)

(4) Drug Abuse Prevention Program Review Panel

Nominations to be forwarded by Medical Officer of Health each year.

(5) Nominating

Chair, Board of Health (Councillor John Filion)

Vice-Chair, Board of Health (Councillor Irene Jones)

Member, Board of Health (Councillor Joe Mihevc)

(6) School Health Services

1 representative from Toronto District School Board (Sharon Bate)

1 representative from Toronto Catholic District School Board (Trustee Donald Clune)

1 representative from French Public School Board (Madeleine Brazeau)

1 representative from French Separate School Board (Diane Jamieson)

1 representative from Canadian Association of Independent Schools (declined representation)

1 representative from Board of Health (none named yet)

(7) Substance Abuse

1 Councillor not on Board of Health (Councillor Chris Korwin-Kuczynski)

2 Members of Board of Health (at least one Councillor) (Robert Davies; Lee Zaslofsky; Councillor Michael Prue)

1 representative from Youth

1 representative from the Toronto District School Board

1 representative from the Toronto Catholic District School Board

1 representative from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

1 representative from the Metro Labour Council

1 representative from the Board of Trade

1 representative from the Council of Churches

1 representative from drug prevention groups

3 representatives from alcohol prevention groups (Brewers of Ontario; Association of Canadian Distillers; Wine Council of Ontario and Vintners Quality Alliance)

(8) TB

1 representative from Board of Health (Chair)

1 representative from Toronto District School Board

1 representative from Toronto Catholic District School Board

1 representative(s) of community or organizations advocating for and addressing needs of homeless/under-housed at increased risk from TB

1 representative(s) of communities or organizations advocating for and addressing needs of ethnoracial communities at increased risk from TB

1 representative(s) of communities or organizations advocating for and addressing needs of aboriginal communities at increased risk from TB

1 representative(s) of communities or organizations advocating for and addressing needs of those infected with HIV at increased risk from TB

1 representative from Correctional Service sector

1 representative from Long Term sector

1 representative from Shelter, Housing and Support Division

1 academic researcher involved with research on the prevention and control of TB (U of T)

1 respirologist familiar with and skilled in the treatment of and issues affecting those with TB

1 Clinic Director from St. Michael's TB Clinic

Secretary

Board of Health

Y. Davies/dt

c. Medical Officer of Health