Mayors task force will represent every economic sector

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City council is being asked to approve terms of reference for the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery that will encompass every sector of the local economy. The 24-member task force will be comprised of:

• The Mayor

• Two (2) City Councillors

• One (1) local representative from Building/Skilled Trades

• One (1) representative from Workforce Planning Hamilton

• One (1) representative from Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

• One (1) representative from Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce

• One (1) representative from Flamborough Chamber of Commerce

• Ten (10) Hamilton based businesses or associations representing:

➢ Accommodation sector

➢ Restaurant/Hospitality sector

➢ Music Industry sector

➢ Film Industry sector

➢ Tourism/Attractions sector

➢ Transportation/Logistics sector

➢ Agriculture/Food and Beverage Processing sector

➢ Manufacturing sector

➢ Life Sciences sector

➢ ICT/Digital sector

• One (1) representative of the BIAs

• One (1) representative representing employers in the non-profit sector

• One (1) representative from the Building and Development Industry

• One (1) representative representing arts and culture

• Two (2) post-secondary education representatives

In addition, the City Manager will sit on the Task Force as the project sponsor.

The qualities of a candidate to be a member of the task force would include

• Brings a “Hamilton” focus and has an established network that can be “tapped” to assist in

accomplishing the Task Force objectives.

• Recognizes that successful collaboration produces results, not just structures and activities.

• Is open, reflective and can help the Task Force find their way to the answers.

• Engages others with diplomacy.

• Is willing to put tough or delicate issues on the table and work them through.

• Is willing to pioneer, break through and identify innovative solutions to complex issues related

to workforce development.

• Has experience being a change agent.

• Is able to represent a sector broadly, and not just an individual business, group or

association.

Under the terms of reference the committee will operate under a consensus model where 80 percent of members present will need to approve any recommendation the committee makes.