Objective (What) | Desired outcomes in 5 years | Lead (Who) | First steps (bold = first year) |
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Achieve common understanding of SEAMO |
Members have clarity regarding roles of the executive team, administrative team, governance structure Understand who the members are Members understand the AFP agreement and mission/mandate of SEAMO Understand benefits of membership |
Executive Director |
Develop video and enhanced welcome package for new members Build relationships with members through new outreach initiatives including regularly-scheduled information drop-in sessions, monthly social events with SEAMO leadership, and SEAMO executive attendance at Department meetings |
SEAMO committees are representative of the broader membership | Departments and equity-deserving groups are represented and supported to provide meaningful input across all committees | Nominations and Governance Development Committee (NGDC) Chair |
Develop plan to identify, prioritize, measure and evaluate Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) metrics in alignment with signatories Bring plan to Governors for approval and ensure it includes elements of inclusion beyond EDIIA relevant to SEAMO (e.g. Departmental representation) |
Complete a SEAMO governance review |
Strong oversight of strategy, policy and fiduciary matters Committee decision making is effective and timely Composition of each committee reflects diverse membership |
NGDC Chair |
Explore best practices in governance NGDC reports back to Governors with appropriateness of committee structures and foci |