What are the functions of the steering committee?

Answer 1

The duties and responsibilities of a Steering Committee include:

• Determining and creating an organizational structure to sustain the project, reviewing the goals and objectives of the assessment teams' work program, activity schedule, etc.
• Identifying, recruiting, screening, and selecting prospective members of the assessment teams.
• Establishing a regular meeting schedule, sending invitations to appropriate participants, and making meeting arrangements.
• Identifying, recruiting, screening, selecting, and appointing committee officers.
• Establishing an Advisory Board.
• Determining the self-assessment processes the committee will use in developing plans of action.
• Selecting or hiring any person, staff or consultant who will be required to complete the self-assessment and action plan.
• Entering into an agreement (called the Memorandum of Understanding) with the Department and any consultants to be used in the process.
• Soliciting and raising necessary funds for the completion of the self-assessment process.
• Developing a public relations and communications campaign to inform local citizens of the group's activities, emphasizing the need for their participation.
• Obtaining the approval and support of all involved in adopting and implementing the action plan.
• Monitoring all activities and projects that are part of the Action Plan.
• Developing a recognition program to recognize committee members and program volunteers.
• Managing the planning and assessment project and providing all necessary guidance and direction to staff, consultants, sub-committees, and action teams.