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== Policy Statement == | == Policy Statement == | ||
A position statement should include a description of the position, a brief rationale, and may include links to a white paper or to selected external resources. Position statements should be drafted in an accessible, positive way understandable to those not yet familiar with the issue. A position statement should fall within | A position statement should include a description of the position, a brief rationale, and may include links to a white paper or to selected external resources. Position statements should be drafted in an accessible, positive way understandable to those not yet familiar with the issue. A position statement should fall within Bike Edmonton’s mandate as articulated in our vision for cycling in Edmonton, and should address issues we wish to actively advocate on or issues to which we will require a response. Position statements should reflect Bike Edmonton’s tradition of non-partisanship. All position statements, taken together, should reflect a coherent message. | ||
Adopting or striking a position statement requires a vote by the board. | Adopting or striking a position statement requires a vote by the board. | ||
Official spokespersons of | Official spokespersons of Bike Edmonton must be guided by existing position statements when advocating for Bike Edmonton’s vision of cycling in Edmonton. | ||
== Purpose of the policy == | == Purpose of the policy == | ||
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== Philosophy == | == Philosophy == | ||
Creating and maintaining a set of position statements helps | Creating and maintaining a set of position statements helps Bike Edmonton develop consensus on issues directly relevant to the cycling community. It gives clarity and transparency to our vision of cycling in Edmonton, and is a starting point for discussion and evolution of that vision. It helps us deliver a message to policy-makers and to the public that is clear, considered, and consistent among official spokespersons and over time. | ||
== Definitions of key concepts or terms used in the policy == | == Definitions of key concepts or terms used in the policy == | ||
White paper - An in-depth exploration of the issue at hand, usually citing research. | |||
Official spokespersons - As defined in the Official Spokesperson Policy. | |||
Non-partisanship - For our purposes, non-partisanship means not explicitly aligning with any particular political party or politician. It allows for supporting or criticizing someone's ideas, but precludes endorsing or opposing parties or politicians in and of themselves (for example, in an election campaign). | |||
== Scope == | == Scope == | ||
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== Dates of Effect == | == Dates of Effect == | ||
Approved by the board March 8, 2012. | |||
== Notes == | |||
*The [[Position Statement Template]] facilitates adherence to this policy. | |||
*A section for Position Statements should be created on the wiki and the website. | |||
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