Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is one of four Standing Committees of the Board of Education.
Terms of Reference
Purpose
The Policy Committee’s role is to identify the need for new policies, consider new policy and the need for revisions and amendments to existing policy, enhancing the effectiveness of Board governance.
| Nature of the Committee | Standing Committee of the Board |
| Membership |
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| Chairperson | A trustee will serve as Chair |
| Partner and Representative Groups | Comments and input from a representative from (non-voting):
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| Appointment |
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| Budget | None |
| Secretariat | Executive Assistant to the Board |
| Meetings | Meetings will be scheduled a minimum of two times per year, or as needed due to workload. Agendas with supporting materials will be circulated to the committee and partner/representative groups, five days in advance of each meeting. |
| Quorum | Two trustees designated as members of the committee |
Deliverables
The Policy Committee supports Board governance with:
- ongoing review of Board bylaws and policies;
- development of new bylaws and policies;
- revision of existing bylaws and policies;
- identifying repeal of redundant bylaws and policies;
- ensuring that all bylaws and policies are written in a consistent format and style;
- ensuring that there is no duplication or redundancy within bylaws, policies or with legislation;
- providing research assistance on bylaws and policy issues, as needed; and
- identifying where minor housekeeping amendments would be beneficial to existing policy.
Reporting Mechanism
High-level minutes of all meetings will be provided to the Board. The committee may make recommendations to the Board.
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