Finance and Economic Development Committee

That the Finance and Economic Development Committee (FEDC) approve the addition of this Item for consideration by the Committee at the October 4, 2016 FEDC Meeting, pursuant to Section 89(3) of the Procedure By-Law.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended, due to the timing of the next Board meetings, to consider the following motion:

WHEREAS, 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Confederation, representing a major milestone in Canada’s history as well as an opportunity for the Nation’s Capital to mark the occasion and be the epicentre of celebrations; and WHEREAS Ottawa 2017 will deliver 12 months of bold events, immersive experiences and celebrations, complementary to federal government plans and to recurring annual festivals, events and attractions in Canada’s Capital; and WHEREAS these activities are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors over the course of the year, and have a significant economic impact to the City of Ottawa; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2015, Council approved the appointees, including the Director of Economic Development and Innovation, to the Board of Directors for Celebrations Ottawa Inc. required to support the Ottawa 2017 celebrations; and WHEREAS the July 13, 2016, organizational realignment included the creation of the Manager of 2017 Operations and Special Events to strengthen and facilitate support for Ottawa 2017 celebrations; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Finance and Economic Development Committee Recommend Council approve the appointment of the Manager, 2017 Operations and Special Events to the Board of Directors for Celebrations Ottawa Inc.; who will replace the Manager of Economic Development and Innovation on the Board.