With consensus of the Committee, Items 5.4, 5.4.1 and 5.6 were dealt with together.
Chair Linda Mywaart indicated that at the February 13, 2020 Committee Meeting, Administration provided on update on a planned review of the Committees Bylaw No. 17/024. It was noted by Administration that this review is ongoing, and that the results of research and benchmarking should be coming back to the Committee in the first quarter of 2021
Luana Bussieres acknowledged the work of Administration in supporting the Committee and offered support to complete the minutes and to act as Committee Secretary. Administration thanked Luana. Bussieres and indicated they would let her know should anything arise that she could support the Committee on.
Luana Bussieres raised a concern with respect to Committee members with terms expiring and the lost time in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. Administration indicated that this topic has been discussed amongst Administrators previously. It was noted that the Committee may make a recommendation to Council to have Committee members reappointed and the application of the Selection Committee Policy waived to ensure continued viability of the Committee in 2021.
Jade Brown, Chief Legislative Officer, spoke to the annual Boards and Committees recruitment campaign which typically beings mid to late September of each year and runs for approximately one month.