26 janvier 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: Resolved that the agenda be approved.
   • · Motion 2 added: Resolved that the nominations for the position of Chair be closed and that Ms. Margaret McGrory is hereby elected to the position of Chair for the term ending January 2027 or until a new Chair is elected at the First Meeting of the New Boa…
   • · Motion 3 added: Resolved that the nominations for the position of Vice Chair be closed and that Mr. Edward Choi is hereby elected to the position of Vice Chair for the term ending January 2027 or until a new Vice Chair is elected at the First Meeting of t…
   • · Motion 4 added: Resolved that the election of Ms. Margaret McGrory to the position of Chair held at the First Meeting January 26, 2026, be confirmed and that Ms. Margaret McGrory be appointed as Chair for the term ending January 2027 or until a new Chair …
   • · Motion 5 added: Resolved that the minutes of November 24, 2025, Library Board Meeting be confirmed.
   • · Motion 6 added: Resolved that the report “Markham Public Library Board 2026 Annual Agenda” be received.
   • · Motion 7 added: Resolved that the Board receives the Board Presentation “2026: Look Ahead at MPL’s Priorities.”
   • · Motion 8 added: Resolved that the report entitled “CEO’s Highlights, January 2026” be received.
   • · Motion 9 added: Resolved that the Board receives the Trend Report Presentation on Artificial Intelligence.
   • · Motion 10 added: Resolved that the Board receives the “BCL-2e Chief Executive Officer Performance Review Policy” documentation in preparation for the March In Camera Performance Review meeting.
   • · Motion 11 added: Resolved that “Board Meeting Attendance Record, January to November 2025” be received.
   • · Motion 12 added: Resolved that the Board has reviewed the policies under Policy Governance: Governance Process GP-1 to GP-2k, Board-CEO Linkages BCL-1 to BCL-2e and Executive Limitations EL-2a to EL-2j and accepts the proposed change (E-2c Budgeting/Foreca…
   • · Motion 13 added: Resolved that the Board approves the proposed amendments to the City of Markham Terms of Reference for the Markham Public Library Board, and that; The approved terms of Reference be forwarded to City Clerks Department for Council Approval …
   • · Motion 14 added: Resolved that the “Executive Limitations: Internal Monitoring Report Schedule 2026” be received.
   • · Motion 15 added: Resolved that the report entitled “Internal Monitoring Report: Executive Limitation EL-2f, Protection of Services” be received.
   • · Motion 16 added: Resolved that the Consent Agenda comprising Agenda items 7.0 to 7.3 and the same are hereby approved as written and the CEO of the Library is hereby authorized and directed to take such action that may be necessary to give effect to the re…
   • · Motion 17 added: Resolved that the Board move in camera at 8:51 p.m. to discuss a confidential personnel matter.
   • · Motion 18 added: Resolved that the motions approved In Camera be ratified.
   • · Attendance added: Andrea Cecchetto (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Diane Macklin (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Michelle Sawh (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Debbie Walker (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Megan Garza (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Anthea Baillie (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Margaret McGrory (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Edward Choi (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Michael Chan (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Ritch Lau (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Harout Manougian (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Winnie Phung (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Gail Vlahopoulos (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Kenneth Wightman (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Jay Xie (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Catherine Biss (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Frieda Meyer (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Angela Tse (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Amir Feridooni (remote)
   • · Attendance added: David Zambrano (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Susan Price (remote)
   • · Attendance added: Raymond Chan (regrets)
   • · Attendance added: Amani Patel (regrets)
   • · Participation added: Ritch Lau arrive