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Call for Nominations
RCEN Agriculture Caucus Steering Committee
The RCEN is currently conducting a Call for Nominations in search of one or two (1-2) new members to join the Agriculture Caucus Steering Committee. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be part of Caucus decision-making and the planning of activities!
This call is open to all RCEN members who belong to, or are willing to join, the Agriculture Caucus. Steering Committee members will serve a two-year term from May 2009 to April 2011. Existing members whose terms are up for renewal are encouraged to re-apply.
Interested members can apply by completing the online application form (please ensure that you have the latest version of Adobe Reader).
Under “Name of consultation”, please enter “Agriculture Caucus Steering Committee”. Please also indicate whether you are interested in Chairing or Co-Chairing the Caucus. The deadline for nominations is Monday December 7, 2009.
Before applying to be on the Committee, please read the RCEN Steering Committee Responsibilities and the Rights and Responsibilities of Caucus Steering Committee Members, listed below.
We are aiming to have the new Steering Committee in place before the next Agriculture Steering Committee meeting – The Agriculture Caucus will be holding a Steering Committee meeting at the end of January 2010, and all Steering Committee members should plan to participate in this conference call.
Steering Committee Responsibilities:
- Elect a Chair or two Co-Chairs
- Oversee the development and implementation of caucus projects and programs
- Select delegates for consultations
- Elect a caucus representative to serve on the National Council
- Identify, if not pursue, funding opportunities in conjunction with the caucus’ Chair and coordinator
Steering Committees periodically hold teleconference meetings during the year, at dates and times that suit the majority of its members.
Rights of Caucus Steering Committee Members:
- To have ready access to all corporate information, such as financial records and statements, minutes of decision-making meetings, organizational records, and policy manuals.
- To receive fair and reasonable notice of all steering committee and membership meetings, and to have equal opportunity to participate in such meetings.
Responsibilities of Caucus Steering Committee members:
- To participate in steering committee discussions regularly, and to participate in the decision-making of the caucus steering committee, in consultation with member groups.
- To be familiar with caucus contracts, policies, and current programs, and relevant policies and programs of the RCEN. In particular, to be familiar with RCEN policies on conflict of interest, membership, taking positions and use of the RCEN name, delegate selection, and caucus operation.
- To assume particular responsibility for aspects of the caucus's program and projects, and to report on these to the steering committee between and at steering committee meetings, as appropriate.
- To ensure personal access to internet and email. Those without home or work internet should be proactive in seeking public access to internet on a weekly basis (i.e. public library)
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If you have any questions or would like to join the RCEN Agriculture Caucus, please contact Philana Dollin, RCEN National Caucus Coordinator, at (613) 728-9810, ext. 223. 
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