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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 ** Ron Moeser *

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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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* Bob Morrow - member from Hamilton, Mayor of Hamilton 1999-2000 *

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- member from Hamilton, Mayor of Hamilton 2000-2001

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