2006-07-10_Minutes--Procès-verbalJuly 10, 2006
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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting Open to the Public
Monday, July 10, 2006, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Present:
Deputy Mayor Hooton,
Councillors, Chang, Chase, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus and White.
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T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A. Beckett,Deputy City
Manager of Programs and Priorities and Acting Treasurer; J. Baird,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards, Commissioner of
Buildings and Inspection Services; A. Bodechon, Chief of Police; M. Gillan,
Deputy Fire Chief; and P. Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
The Mayor called the Open Committee of the Whole meeting to order.
1.1 Vision 2015 - Program of Excellence
Referring to his submitted report, Mr. Beckett provided Council members with a status
report on Vision 2015 advising that projects plans have been prepared and the project
teams have been established. Explaining why The City of Saint John should implement
Vision 2015 he reviewed the case for change, and continued with an assessment of the
project plan and approach. Concluding the presentation Mr. Beckett informed Council of
the following requirements: discussion/understanding of role; community priorities;
community consultation and governance review.
A brief discussion followed with Mr. Beckett responding to questions pertaining to the
project.
1.2 Presentation - Governance
Referring to his submitted report, Mr. Woods addressed Council concerning City
Governance commenting with regard to the existing governance model and the
proposed model for the City. The roles of Councillors, Committees, Council, CAO and
staff were reviewed with Mr. Woods pointing out the pros and cons of Committees.
Referring to the desired outcomes and expectations, the discussion continued with Mr.
Woods reviewing the practical structure, composition and the processes.
(Councillor Chang entered the meeting during the above discussions.)
The presentation concluded with Mr. Woods responding to various questions from
Council members relating to governance.
Common Clerk