Standing Committees

Under the approval of the Board of Directors of the Chaleur Regional Service Commission (CRSC), this standing committee is established to provide direction to staff and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on community development initiatives that are related to the Chaleur Regional Service Commission’s Strategic Plan, the Community Development Strategic Plan, the New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan, or other CRSC strategic priorities as they arise.

1. Provide feedback on topics, ideas and proposals submitted by the CRSC Community Development Department in relation to major regional initiatives related to housing, poverty reduction, welfare, and settlement services for newcomers, among others, in connection with the Strategic Plan of the CRSC.
2. Make recommendations to the Board of Directors supporting community development initiatives as outlined in the CRSC’s Strategic Plan.
3. Provide recommendations on community development and social inclusion to the Board of Directors so that the Board can lobby provincial and federal governments and other related agencies for desired services or initiatives.
4. Act as a representative of the CRSC during meetings with groups of citizens, associations, committees, to better understand the needs in terms of poverty reduction, access to housing, well-being and integration of newcomers.

Staff members of the CRSC participate in committee meetings and are responsible for preparing agendas, minutes and documents pertaining to the committee’s business.

The role of the chairperson is to validate the agenda, chair the meetings and act as spokesperson on behalf of the committee to the Board of the CRSC.

1. The members of the Committee serve for a period of four years, from the date on which the CRSC appoints them.
2. The term referred to in paragraph (a) may be renewed for a further period of two years with the mutual consent of the CRSC and the outgoing member.
3. If a member resigns from their seat during their term, the Community Development Services will propose another representative to the Board of Directors to complete the term. If a seat becomes vacant within three (3) months before the end of the member's term, the CRSC may wait until the end of the term before filling the vacancy.
4. The CRSC has the right to end any appointment if a member:
   1. is absent from three (3) meetings in a year without a valid reason.
   2. is in conflict of interest or appears to be in conflict of interest or if his behavior is deemed inappropriate under the regulations, policies, and other rules of the CRSC.
   3. presents his written resignation to the Chairperson of the CRSC.

Members meet at least quarterly or as needed based on ongoing priorities.

1. For meetings, the quorum is fixed at the majority of the appointed members.
2. The Committee establishes its own internal rules of procedure which are consistent with the CRSC’s procedural by-law and this document.
3. Decisions are made by consensus or vote if necessary. If a vote is held, the chair only votes to break a tie.
4. Members can also vote by email if the question must be addressed within a 48- hour deadline.
5. The support staff is appointed secretary who is responsible for keeping a record of the deliberations.
6. The minutes of the meetings are submitted to the members of the committee and to the general management of the CRSC by the secretary one week before the next meeting.
7. Committee members shall be remunerated at the prevailing rate for each meeting they attend, as stipulated in the CRSC's procedural by-laws.
8. The Committee may not incur any expenditure which has not been previously authorized by the CRSC.