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Communications and Engagement Coordinator
First seen: February 14, 2024
Last seen: February 14, 2024
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February 14, 2024Council
Full RecordingNon-core Projects - General Government (N-103 Communications Coordinator)
Council approved hiring a Communications and Engagement Coordinator starting at 0.5 FTE.
"Councillor Mattson and MacKenzie argued against the position, viewing it as a discretionary item that permanently increases taxation (approx. 1% increase per year for a full FTE) and noting it was Council-driven rather than staff-driven priority. Councillor Kowalewich, Rogers, and Brown supported the need for improved communications, particularly given upcoming OCP and engagement requirements, ultimately compromising on a 0.5 FTE start."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Communications and Engagement Coordinator (N-103) position begin as a 0.5 FTE in 2024 with a review of that equivalency status to be undertaken in one or two years."
Moved by: Damian Kowalewich
Seconded by: John Rogers
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
Formal MotionFailed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Communications and Engagement Coordinator (N-103) position be permanently removed from the Financial Plan."
Moved by: Ron Mattson
Seconded by: Don Brown
Sid Tobias
Don Brown
Damian Kowalewich
Alison MacKenzie
Ron Mattson
John Rogers