Craig Walkington, Anne Perry, Alvena Cain, Owida Downey, Delaine Clyne, Clark Cromwell, and Shazza Laframboise

Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm. 

Review of Notes from Previous Meeting(s): 
 

Review of CIF Board Selection Sub-Committee Activities.   Craig stated that 13 applicants had been interviewed over 4 separate dates and the Sub-Committee had convened on 18 June 2007 to review the information from the interviews and to prepare the proposed slate of CIF Board Members for approval by the CLC.  Craig stated that all interviews were carried out in the same manner to ensure fairness and transparency. He also stated that the proposed members are a good mix of experience, qualifications and community representation.  There would be a CIF Board of 13 members with 10 having a direct connection to the defined community (lives, works or owns/operates a business).

Motion:  To accept the proposed list of Halifax CIF Board Members subject to reference checks. Moved - Alvena / Seconded - Owida - Carried.  Board members are:
 

It was also suggested that a media release/communications strategy needs to be developed to announce the new board and its members.  Mark and Craig said that they would meet with communications staff from the Greater Halifax Partnership and Halifax Regional Municipality to develop a communications strategy.

Entrenching the CLC Vision in the CIF Board Mandate.  During the last meeting there was concern that over an extended period of time the CIF Board would lose sight of the CLC’s objectives and vision for the $1 million integration fund.  Mark presented a draft Memorandum of Association which articulates the CLC’s vision for the fund as determined through its extensive consultations with the community.  Mark asked the CLC to review the draft and be prepared to discuss it at the next meeting.