REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: October 4, 2021 Report No. ADM-21-017
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Vicki Gannon, Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources
SUBJECT:
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Appointment to Acting Fire Chief
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council appoint Neal Widdifield as the Acting Fire Chief for Esquimalt and the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner effective October 4, 2021.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Officers Bylaw, 2011, No. 2777
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
This report is not directly related to any specific Council priority.
BACKGROUND:
Chris Jancowski, Fire Chief, has resigned from the organization effective October 1, 2021. The vacancy will be posted shortly and in the interim Neal Widdifield, Assistant Fire Chief, has agreed to fill the position temporarily until the successful candidate is able to commence.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
The Township’s Officers Bylaw, 2011, No. 2777 stipulate that the appointment of the Fire Chief is to be approved by resolution of Council.
2. Organizational Implications
The appointment of the Acting Fire Chief is effective October 4, 2021.
3. Financial Implications
There are no financial implications.
4. Sustainability & Environmental Implications
There are no sustainability or environmental implications.
5. Communication & Engagement
The website and internal communication tools will be updated to reflect the change in this role.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. That Council appoint Neal Widdifield as the Acting Fire Chief for Esquimalt and the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner effective October 4, 2021.
2. That Council provide alternate direction to staff.