The Advocacy Chairperson will:
- Be responsible for establishing and chairing a CSHP BC Branch Advocacy Committee annually
- Develop advocacy strategies and plans for the year
- Serve as the liaison between the Branch Council and the Advocacy Committee regarding advocacy issues and campaigns
- Attend all scheduled meetings of the Branch Council
- Participate fully in Branch Council discussions and decisions
- Provide updates from the Advocacy Committee to the Branch Council as required
- Participate in all scheduled Advocacy Committee meetings
- Participate fully in Advocacy Committee discussions and decisions
- Provide updates from the Branch to the Advocacy Committee as required
- Provide local support to Branch for specific CSHP advocacy campaigns
- Co-attend meetings with government officials with Branch President
- Assist Branch President and Council to promote local advocacy initiatives
- Liaise with external organizations as required
- Attend the Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Provide written progress report for membership
- Contribute to relevant discussions as required
- Regularly contribute to Branch Newsletter
- Provide orientation for the incoming Branch Advocacy Chairperson
- Review and update the “Terms of Reference” of this position
Term of Appointment
- Appointed by Branch President for a 2-year term
- Term is renewable for 1 additional term upon mutual agreement (maximum of 4 years)