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Council and regional councils around Toronto. With the lack of real political power, the GTSB ceased to exist in 2001. The board met at the

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administration building at 1000 Murray Ross Parkway in

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Board

The GTSB comprised local politicians appointed by their respective councils: *

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* 10 Toronto City Councillors * city councillor of the City of Mississauga (and also a member of Peel Region Council) *

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York Region was later added as a member of the GTSB. Members of GTSB included: *

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1999-2000 - Chair *

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2001 - Chair *

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- member from Toronto 1999-2001 **

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- alternate for Mayor Lastman * Toronto City Councillors (and alternates) * Joanne Flint **

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* Dennis Fotinos **

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** Mike Tzekas *

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* Joan King **

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** Mario Silva *

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** Sherene Shaw * David Shiner **

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- member from Peel Region 1999-2001 * William F. Bell - member from York Region and former Mayor of

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Powers

The GTSB had power to deal with school taxes, but the only real power was the operation and financial responsibility for

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from 1998 to 2001.

References

Greater Toronto Services Act 1998

GTSB Submission to the Canada Transportation Act Review

History of Toronto Greater Toronto Area 1998 establishments in Ontario Government agencies established in 1998 2001 disestablishments in Ontario Government agencies disestablished in 2001