This item was dealt with following the completion of Item 5.1
At this time, Committee members introduced themselves and provided information regarding their education/ experience/interest in the Committee.
Sonya Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator, explained the election process in accordance with the Terms of Reference, and advised that Committee may select a Chair and Vice-Chair or Co-Chairs, and provided options for the term of the appointment.
There was Committee consensus to appoint Co-Chairs for a one-year term until May 2024.
Ms. Pacheco opened the nominations for Co-Chair.
The following members' names were put forward and they accepted the nomimations for the position of Co-Chairs.
- Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon
- Charles Gonsalves
- Janice Gordon-Daniels
- Carla Green
- Donald Haberer
There were no further nominations. Ms. Pacheco announced that nominations were closed.
Voting for the selection of Co-Chairs was taken in alpha surname order. There results of the votes were as follows:
- Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon - 6
- Charles Gonsalves - 4
- Janice-Gordon Daniels - 2
- Carla Green - 4
- Donald Haberer - 1
Based on the results of the votes, Ms. Pacheco declared Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon as the first Co-Chair, and a second round of voting took place for the second Co-Chair.
Voting for the second Co-Chair was taken for Charles Gonsalves and Carla Green. The results were as follows:
- Charles Gonsalves - 5 votes
- Carla Green - 3 votes
Based on the results of the votes, Ms. Pacheco declared Charles Gonsalves as the second Co-Chair.
The following motion was considered: