BikeWorks Committee
BikeWorks
- Chair: Micah
- Members: Possible members to approach: Lee, Malcolm, Keith, Chris Corrigan, Adrian, Coreen
Topics of focus
- policy development for BikeWorks
- operational oversight of BikeWorks
- flags serious BikeWorks issues for board review
- notifies board of policy changes pertaining to BikeWorks
- resolution of disputes pertaining to BikeWorks
Terms of Reference (Proposed)
- 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.
General Purpose
To develop policy that will guide BikeWorks operations, in conjunction with the BikeWorks Coordinator.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Level of Authority
- Is the committee's work public-facing?
Yes.
- Can the committee make decisions regarding public-facing matters?
Yes.
- Is board approval required?
For decisions that would make significant changes to BikeWorks operations.
- Publications, blogs, and public representation?
No.
- What authority does the committee have to make decisions involving cash? Limits, thresholds?
Yes, within approved BikeWorks budget.
- What powers regarding privacy, security?
- Access to member information?
Yes.
- Can the committee enter into contracts (verbal included) on behalf of EBC?
No.
Reporting Relationship
- The Chair will submit reports.
- This will be done monthly, in written form (via email), in advance of each board meeting.
Composition and Appointments
- The chair be nominated at the appropriate board meeting.
- The board will select the chair from nominations.
- The president and the BikeWorks Coordinator shall be ex-officio members.
- Members will be self-nominated. Voting members must be approved by the board.
- The chair cannot appoint members, but voting members must be approved by the board.
- There should be between 3 and 12 members.
- All members should represent the best interests of BikeWorks.
Meetings
- How frequently will the committee meet, at minimum?
Semi-annually.
Resources
Financial
- How much money, and over what time period, will the committee need to complete its goals?
Budget for BikeWorks is approved by the board.
Specific Annual Objectives
- Goals with numbers, dates (e.g. 200 new members by June 2010)
- Goals made measurable (e.g. 20% improved BikeWorks user satisfaction, measured using a survey developed by the committee)
- Reason for prioritizing of these goals, if not clear
Approval Date and Review Date
- When was this TOR approved by the board?