Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation

(North York Centre - Ward 10)

The Economic Development Committee recommends that James G. McGuffin be appointed Chair of the North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation and Symon Zucker be appointed Vice-Chair.

The Economic Development Committee submits the following report (November 24, 1998) from the City Clerk:

Recommendations:

The Board of Directors for the North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation on November 23, 1998 recommended to the Economic Development Committee and Council the appointment of the following persons to the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman:

Mr. James G. McGuffin - Chairman; and

Mr. Symon Zucker - Vice-Chairman.

Background:

The City of Toronto Council at its meeting held on October 1 and 2, 1998 appointed new members to the Board of Directors for the North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation. Under Section 11(1) of Bill Pr58 - An Act Respecting the City of North York - which established the North York Performing Arts Centre Corporation, appointment of officers of the Corporation, i.e. Chairman and Vice-Chairman in this instance, are required to have Council approval.

The Board of Directors at its meeting on November 23, 1998 duly held an election to select a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.