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=== Terms of Reference === | === Terms of Reference === | ||
====General Purpose==== | |||
To communicate with the local government about issues relating to bicycle infrastructure and policy. To inform the membership about ways that they can make the needs of the cycling community known to the government and help to have their voices heard. To work with the local media to promote positive cycling behaviours and events. To increase public acceptance of the bicycle as a legitimate mode of transportation. To establish relationships with both elected and appointed officials in the municipal government in order to facilitate the above. | |||
'''Reporting Relationship''' | |||
The advocacy committee will report to the board at monthly meetings. | |||
The Terms of Reference (TOR) is used by a committee as a tool to help it guide its own direction, as well as to make clear its powers, boundaries, and role within the broader organization. It should answer most general questions that would arise during its work regarding the committee's relationship to the rest of EBC's governance structure. (e.g. does the hiring committee directly make job offers, or does it simply make hiring recommendations to the Board?)) It should also answer, "what will this committee accomplish, what can I do as part of this committee, and why do we want to do this?" | |||
* The TOR must be clear, specific, and tangible. The purpose of it isn't to be a meaningless form: it should provide clear guidelines and measurable goals. | * The TOR must be clear, specific, and tangible. The purpose of it isn't to be a meaningless form: it should provide clear guidelines and measurable goals. | ||