Coordinating Circle.

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recruiting for diversity

From day one, the network has strived for a diverse membership on its Coordinating Circle. See how the very first CC was recruited here.

what is the coordinating circle

The Coordinating Circle (CC) is a steering group that helps guide the network and support its goals and activities. The CC is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, each bringing different perspectives, skills, knowledge and lived/living experience.

what Coordinating circle members do

Together, CC members make important recommendations about strategy, operations, and funding. They create action plans, support the part-time Network facilitator, and help organize and participate in network activities.

Participation and leadership

• People are brought onto the Coordinating Circle by a recruitment process which seeks to bring together a group of people with different identities, skills and experiences.

• When a person is selected, they serve for a minimum of two years.

• Participants may then choose to stay on the Coordinating Circle by making another one-year commitment and can stay for up to 6 years.

• If a person needs a break, they can take a leave of absence. They will be asked if they would like to return or step down during the next recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Act in a way that follows the values and guiding principles of the Network

• Provide leadership to the Network Facilitator

• Actively participate in regular Coordinating Circle meetings 

• Lead, support and/or actively participate in the Network working groups as needed

• Make recommendations on the Network’s annual budget

commitment

• A commitment of 5 hours or more a month is required.

• This includes attendance at regular Coordinating Circle  meetings, working group meetings and Network events.

decision making

• Decisions on behalf of the Network are made by the whole Coordinating Circle though a consensus decision making process

conflict of interest

• In situations where a person on the Coordinating Circle could materially benefit (for example financially or being awarded with work) from a decision, the person must declare that there is a potential conflict of interest.

• People are required to use good judgement and be honest and open about any potential conflicts, or anything that could be perceived as a conflict between themselves and a Network decision.

• When a conflict of interest exists, the person will not participate in any discussions or decisions made about the matter.