June 15, 2009 - District of Mission

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POLICY
Date Policy Adopted:
Council Resolution Number:
Context:
Within the community of Mission there are several external organizations with
elected boards and committees with elected executives that pursue a philosophy or
agenda unique to that group of people.
Based on a request from the specific board or committee, council may consider
appointing a council member to act as liaison to that external board or committee.
Role of Council Liaison:
Should council agree to appoint a liaison, the councillor appointed will adhere to the
following guidelines for the role of liaison:
1. The role of the council liaison is to provide a neutral communication channel
between the board or committee, and council.
2. The liaison will bring forward requests from the board or committee to council,
and relay council responses (along with reasons) to the board or committee.
3. The liaison is not empowered to make decisions or commitments of behalf of
council, and is not intended to act as an advocate to council on behalf of the
board or committee to which they are appointed.
4. The liaison is the representative appointed by council. Other members of
council should divert any questions from the members of boards or committees
to the liaison, and should exercise care to not inadvertently insert themselves
into the role of the liaison.
5. To protect the neutrality and objectivity of the liaison, a councillor may only
serve as the liaison to any board or committee for a period of two years.
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