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THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, APRIL 10,2002 PAGE 3 Regional chairman won't be elected at large IIY JACQU1E MINXES Suit) Writer DURHAM - A committee formed to examine how the Region chooses its chairman has recommended recommended against an election at large. Oshawa Councillor John Gray, who ran against current chainnan Roger Anderson for the position at the beginning of this term, asked council in March to re-examine the way the chairman is elected. Regional Regional council members currently elect the chairman. Coun. Gray proposed the position should be opened up to an election at large. "The Region's budget is over $600 million and the chairman is actually a very powerful person. He can move motions at committee, committee, he has influence over staff and lie can mould and shape the Region Region to his liking. Someone in that position should be elected by all people in the region," he said at the time. Council decided to create a committee to examine the issue and bring recommendations back to council. On Wednesday, April 3, the committee, comprised of one representative representative from each of Durham's eight municipalities, examined a variety of options for selecting a chainnan. Coun. Gray's recommendation recommendation was eliminated. Instead, the committee proceeded proceeded with a recommendation the regional chairman be elected by council. However, the committee will continue to investigate if the candidates must come from within council or from the community at large. In 1998 council voted to limit candidates to members of the elected council and the current chairman. Now some committee members are having second thoughts on that decision. '"It was a knee-jerk reaction. A lot of us did it on the idea they (outside candidates) don't have a mandate from the people but then we're eliminating some dam good people," said Clarington Mayor John Mutton. Current Chairman Roger Anderson Anderson was defcatcd'in his mil for Ajax mayor in 1997 and then, within the month, was elected by council to sit as chainnan. "I think we may have acted hastily because of the current situation. situation. This was not long-term planning," planning," agreed Uxbridge Councillor Susan Para. Mayor Doug Moffatt said the change to a weighted vote wouldn't wouldn't significantly change the dynamic dynamic already in place with an equal vote for each member of council but may make the process more confusing. Another recommendation the committee will further consider is whether to hold the election for chairman at the end of the term instead instead of the beginning. The chairman chairman would be elected in September September and take office when the new council is sworn-in following the November election. This would eliminate the need for a possible by-election to fill the position of the person who is chosen as chairman, chairman, Mayor Moffatt noted. "The only problem I can sec with that is we would be making a decision for the next tenn of council council but there would be a cost saving." saving." noted Brock Mayor Terry Clayton. If council chooses to take this unprecedented path, it can expect the Province to examine that process for a long time before approving approving it, suggested the Region's solicitor Brian Roy, who said the change may not be approved in time for the 2003 election. These options arc to be further examined at the committee's next meeting, April 24. At that time they will consider the role of the chairman chairman and whether it is appropriate for that person to have a vote to break tics of council or forward motions at committee, as is the current practice. Looking to minimize the impact of market volatility on your portfolio? At CIliC Wood Gundy, we can create a personalized plan to determine appropriate investments to achieve your goals without exposing you to undue risk. 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