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Members of this Sub-Committee are appointed by Council. When Standing Committees hold a ‘meeting’ as that term is defined in the Municipal Act, 2001/the City’s Procedural By-law, it must comply with the open meeting provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City’s Procedural By-law.

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Board Information

The Community Benefits Protocol Sub-Committee is created with the purpose to: 

•     Develop a protocol for the use and prioritization of Community Benefits Agreements in the City of Hamilton. 

•     Consider opportunities to include Social Procurement within publicly funded tenders. 

•     Create a venue to inform, connect and encouraged Community Benefits Agreements within the City. 

A Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) is founded on a shared, legally binding commitment between government, the contracting firm and community to build and complete public infrastructure projects through an effective, efficient, transparent, fair and inclusive process that supports good jobs and prevailing industry standards. (Source: Hamilton Community Benefits Network) 

The use of CBAs is in alignment with the Corporate Strategic Plan as it relates to: 

•     Community Engagement & Participation 

•     Economic Prosperity and Growth 

•     Healthy and Safe Communities 

•     Clean and Green 

General Issues Committee

Matt Gauthier, Legislative Coordinator

Email: Matt.Gauthier@Hamilton.ca

Telephone: 905-546-2424 ext. 6437

Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Andrus, Karl Vice Chair 24 Jan 2024 23 Jan 2028 Active Representative from the Hamilton Community Benefits Network
Craven, Caitlin Member 02 Apr 2024 16 Nov 2026 Active Representative from the Hamilton Community Benefits Network
Ellerker, Mark Member 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative from the Hamilton Community Benefits Network
Hwang, Tammy Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Kroetsch, Cameron Chair 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Nann, Nrinder Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Nikolskaya, Violetta Member 14 Jul 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative from the Hamilton Community Benefits Network
Tadeson, Mark Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Wilson, Maureen Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council

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