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MeetingsThu, Jul 29, 20212m2018–2022 Council

Special Council

Summary

  • Directed the meeting be closed to the public to discuss land acquisition, litigation and municipal service negotiations.
  • Rescinded Braden Hutchins' appointment as Corporate Officer.
  • Appointed Marie Watmough as Corporate Officer.
  • Appointed Braden Hutchins and Adriana Proton as deputy corporate officers.
  • Appointed Adriana Proton signing authority for council-approved contracts and agreements.

Decisions

What council voted on, in agenda order.

1 decision
  • Approved rescinding Hutchins as Corporate Officer; appointed Watmough; confirmed deputies; named Proton signing authority.

    3.a · Reports - Corporate Officer Appointments - Staff Report (Administration)

    Moved by Blackwell, seconded by Stewart

Agenda

5 items · select one for details, debate and documents

Summary

The Mayor called the special meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.

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Summary

Council approved the meeting agenda as presented.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Seaton

That Council approve the agenda as presented.

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Section 3

Summary

Council rescinded Braden Hutchins as Corporate Officer and appointed Marie Watmough as Corporate Officer; confirmed two deputy appointments and appointed Adriana Proton as signing authority.

Debate

Council moved and carried the staff-recommended appointment changes with no recorded debate.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor D. Blackwell

1. THAT Council rescind the appointment of Braden Hutchins as Corporate Officer; 2. THAT Council appoint and confirm the appointments of the following employees: Acting Director of Corporate Services Marie Watmough as Corporate Officer; Director of Corporate Services Braden Hutchins as Deputy Corporate Officer; Manager of Legislative Services Adriana Proton as Deputy Corporate Officer; 3. THAT Council appoint Adriana Proton as signing authority for Council-approved contracts and agreements.

Documents (1)

Administration staff recommend updating the Corporate Officer and deputy appointments because the Director of Corporate Services will be on leave starting August 9, 2021; proposed appointments include making Marie Watmough the Corporate Officer and appointing Adriana Proton as a Deputy and signing authority.

Report date: July 29, 2021City address (footer): 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8Current Corporate Officer: Director of Corporate Services Braden HutchinsCurrent Deputy Corporate Officers: Manager of Legal Services Marie Watmough; CAO Darren Kiedyk; Director of Engineering Michelle Mahovlich; Director of Finance Michael Dillabaugh; Director of Planning Matthew Baldwin; Executive Assistant Julie ConeybeerIncumbent leave starts: August 9, 2021Recommended appointments/options: rescind Braden Hutchins as Corporate Officer; appoint Acting Director of Corporate Services Marie Watmough as Corporate Officer; appoint Braden Hutchins and Manager of Legislative Services Adriana Proton as Deputy Corporate Officers; appoint Adriana Proton as signing authority for Council-approved contracts and agreements; or make no changesFinancial and Legal Implications: NoneSubmitted by: Adriana Proton, Manager of Legislative Services; Concurrence: Marie Watmough (Acting Director of Corporate Services) and Darren Kiedyk (Chief Administrative Officer)
Staff Report to Council

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Commentary

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Financial and Legal Implications

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Options

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Summary

Council resolved to close the meeting to the public under s.90(1)(e), (g) and (k) of the Community Charter to consider land matters, litigation, and preliminary negotiations.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Councillor L. Szpak

That Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to section 90 (1) (e), (g) and (k) of the Community Charter to consider: the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements; litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; and negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service at their preliminary stages.

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Summary

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.

Motions (1)

PassedMoved by Mayor Young

That the meeting be adjourned.

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