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Official spokespersons of EBC must be guided by existing position statements when advocating for EBC’s vision of cycling in Edmonton. | Official spokespersons of EBC must be guided by existing position statements when advocating for EBC’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 EBC 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. | |||
== Scope == | == Scope == | ||
Position statements should be confined to topics as outlined above. The scope of their implementation rests with official spokespersons. | |||
== Permissible Exceptions == | == Permissible Exceptions == | ||
Spokespersons may speak at will on issues not covered by existing position statements as long as their comments remain compatible with our existing vision and positions. Spokespersons may unilaterally diverge from existing positions only if unforeseeable events render the position untenable and consultation with the board is impossible. | |||
== Positions in the organization responsible for implementing and monitoring the policy == | == Positions in the organization responsible for implementing and monitoring the policy == | ||
The implementation of policy statements is in the hands of official spokespersons. Monitoring is by the rest of the board and staff. | |||
== Dates of Effect == | == Dates of Effect == | ||
''not yet in effect'' | |||
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