Terms of Reference for Core Services Review ... - District of Mission

Background and ObjectivesCore Services Review Task ForceTerms of ReferenceThe District of Mission (District) has experienced significant growth and development over the lastdecade or so. In response, the organization has matured, evolved and grown.All of the newly elected Council ran as members of the Citizens for Responsible MunicipalGovernment, pledging to hold the line on spending and taxes, and promising to undertake a CoreServices Review as a guide to achieving tax relief and financial sustainability. With a strong electoralmandate, Council is now moving to fulfill this commitment by initiating a study to examine theorganization to ensure that the District’s services/programs and structure are as efficient and costeffectiveas possible and at the same time are addressing the needs and financial realities ofMission’s citizens and taxpayers. In pursuit of these objectives Council is undertaking a Core ServicesReview (Review). To facilitate this Review, Council has formed a Core Services Review Task Force(Task Force).PurposeThe purpose of the Core Services Review Task Force is to facilitate the District of Mission 2012 CoreServices Review by ensuring that the Review remains on track and that a quality product is producedthat meets the Review’s objectives.ProceduresThe Task Force will follow the procedures, in terms of conducting its business, as outlined in theCouncil Committees – Task Force COU.20 (A) policy.Size and MembershipThe Core Service Review Task Force shall be comprised of the following four (4) members of Council:Work of the Task ForceCouncillor Jewell (Chair)Councillor Nundal (Co-Chair)Councillor TilburyMayor AdlemThe Core Services Review Task Force shall:1. Attend any presentations that may be requested from proponents who respond to the Reviewrequest for proposals and recommend a preferred consultant(s) to undertake the Review toCouncil, based on evaluation results and a related recommendation from an evaluationcommittee;2. Review draft consulting and staff reports or documents that are related to the Review, beforethe same are forwarded to Council;3. Review, as required, internal and external communications related to the Review; andPage 1 of 2

4. Liaise with a primary staff contact and the chosen consultant(s), as required, to ensure that theReview remains on track and that a quality product is produced.Timing1. The Task Force shall begin its work immediately and meet as often as required; and2. The Task Force shall dissolve by July 31, 2012.Page 2 of 2