Twelve25 (Informal) Youth Advisory Group - Terms of Reference Endorsed by Advisory Group:
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February 2015
Review Date:
February 2016
Purpose 1.1
The (informal) Twelve25 Advisory Group has been established in response to the Twelve25 Review undertaken in 2012 and the Program Review Sub-Committee resolutions in July 2014. The recommendation was to develop a multi-skilled team with the aim of providing strategic direction to the Centre, driven by Council’s overall youth development framework. The rationale was that key stakeholders could contribute to the direction of the Centre in regards to planning and delivery of youth services The specific objectives of the Advisory Group being to:
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Review and endorse Twelve25 Business Action Plan and 4 E’s Program Directions (Engagement, Education, Employment and Enterprise);
Identify trends, local youth needs and potential opportunities;
Monitor and evaluate performance and program delivery at the Centre;
Collaborate with program planning and evaluation.
Status and Term of the Advisory Group 2.1
The Twelve25 Youth Advisory Group is formed as an informal advisory group for the purpose of providing strategic direction to the Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre.
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This Terms of Reference document to be reviewed after 18 months of its implementation to ensure its relevance and compatibility with the purpose of the Advisory Committee.
Meeting Details 3.1
The Advisory Group meetings will be held quarterly or as required.
3.2
Meetings of the Advisory Group will be held after 5pm at the Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre, 17-19 Wiltshire Street, Salisbury.
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Review Date:
February 2016
The Chairman can invite other participants to attend the meetings as required.
Membership 4.1
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February 2015
The membership of the Advisory Group comprises of:
Manager Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre;
Manager Community Capacity and Learning;
Manager Community Planning and Vitality;
Two to Four Elected Members – nominated by Council (E Gill, R Zahra, R Cook and S White)
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All members must attend meetings and where unable to do so, must provide an apology prior to the meeting.
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Members are responsible for active engagement by reading materials, identifying current and future issues and opportunities, developing partnerships and raising the profile of the Centre.
Chairman and Deputy Chairman 5.1
The Chairperson is appointed by the Advisory Group for a period of 18 months, after which time the group will make a new 18 month appointment.
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The Deputy Chairperson will be appointed by the Advisory Group for a period of 18 months, after which time the group will make a new 18 month appointment.
6.1
Minutes will be kept of the proceedings at each Advisory Group meeting. Members of Advisory Group will be provided with a copy of all minutes of the proceedings of Advisory Group within five days after a meeting.
Minutes
Reporting Requirements 7.1
This Advisory Group will report programs and achievements of the Centre on a 6 monthly basis to the Works and Services Standing Committee.
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February 2015
Review Date:
February 2016
A review of the effectives of the Advisory Group will be taken after 18 months.
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