The Decision Document is for preliminary reference purposes only.  Please refer to the Minutes for the official record.
 
How to Read the Decision Document:

•           Recommendations of the Board appear after the item heading.
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Minutes Confirmed – Meeting of January 21, 2010

The Board received for information the report dated February 9, 2010, from the Acting Chief Executive Officer respecting Public Private Partnerships.

This report provides the Board with background information on the Zoo’s approach to public

private partnerships. The Zoo supports partnerships with the private sector, providing these

arrangements are in the best interest of the Zoo.

The Board received for information the report dated February 5, 2010, from the Executive Director, Conservation, Education and Research, respecting the Volunteer Services Report - 2009.

This report will update the Board of Management on visitor statistics for the period ending

January 31, 2010.

 The Board:

1.         Approved the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo  as recommended in the Confidential Attachment effective March 29, 2010.

2.         Authorized the Chair of the Selection Panel to execute an employment agreement with the recommended candidate in accordance with the policies in place for management staff at the Toronto Zoo, and to execute any related documents as necessary.

3.         Authorized the public release of the name and summary profile of the new Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Zoo, contained in the confidential attachment upon approval of the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer, but not before the candidate has provided his written acceptance of the offer of employment.

A selection process to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Toronto Zoo was initiated in the fall of 2009.

The Selection Panel was chaired by Councillor Mammoliti, and members included Councillor Cho, Councillor De Baeremaeker and Councillor Grimes.   The Selection Panel was assisted by Odgers Berndtson, an independent Executive Search firm engaged to undertake the search and to support the selection process.  Odgers Berndtson conducted a North American-wide search to fill this position.  The Selection Panel undertook a systematic and consistent interview process, and unanimously recommends to the Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo the appointment of a CEO as identified in Confidential Attachment 1.

The Acting Chief Executive Officer distributed the following publication:

-           CONNECT - Magazine of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, February 2010.