Ottawa Public Library Board

Minutes

Meeting #:
37
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Electronic Participation
Present:
  • Chair Matthew Luloff, 
  • Vice-Chair Kathy Fisher, 
  • Trustee Steven Begg, 
  • Trustee Riley Brockington, 
  • Trustee Mary-Rose Brown, 
  • Trustee Allan Higdon, 
  • Trustee Rawlson King, 
  • Trustee Catherine Kitts, 
  • and Trustee Harvey A. Slack

1.
Notices and Special meeting information for meeting participants and the public

This item has attachments. 
1.1 - Notices - Meeting Information - EN.pdf
2.1 - Notices - Renseignements concernant la réunion - FR.pdf

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

2.
Recognition of Anishinābe Algonquin Territory

 

Chair Luloff welcomed members and attendees to the Ottawa Public Library Board Special meeting and delivered the Indigenous land acknowledgement statement.

3.
Roll Call

 

The Chair proceeded with roll call by voice in random order.

4.
Regrets

 

There were no regrets.

5.
Declarations of Interest

 

No Declarations of Interest were filed.

6.
Confirmation of Minutes

 

There are no Minutes to confirm.

7.
In Camera Items

 

MOTION OPL 20221004/1

That the Ottawa Public Library Board move in camera in accordance with section 16.1 (4)(b) of the Public Libraries Act, Personal Matters about an identifiable individual, to receive the results from the recruitment process regarding the Chief Executive Officer position.

Results: Carried

Upon resuming in open session at 5:52 p.m., the Board moved the following:

MOTION OPL 20221004/2

Moved by Vice-Chair Fisher:

WHEREAS it is the responsibility of the Board under the Public Libraries Act Section 15 (2) to appoint a CEO; and,

WHEREAS the current CEO has previously provided notice to the Board of her retirement;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa Public Library Board appoint Sonia Bebbington as the new Chief Executive Officer of Ottawa Public Library, effective October 31, 2022; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Ottawa Public Library Board delegate to the Chair the authority to finalize and execute the contract.

Results: Carried

The Chair said the Board is pleased to have Ms. Bebbington join OPL later this month. He and Vice-Chair Fisher will ensure that there are opportunities for the incoming Chief Executive Officer to meet with media once she assumes her new role.

8.
Adjournment

 

MOTION OPL 20221004/3

Be It Resolved that the Ottawa Public Library Board meeting be adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

9.
Next Meeting

 

Tuesday, 11 October 2022

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