8.2: Appendix 8.2: Policy Review Committee Terms of Reference
Policy
Purpose:
1. The purpose of the Policy Review Committee is to review and update Board policies. The Policy Review Committee will make recommendations to the Board regarding proposed changes to Board Policy.
Powers and Duties:
2. The Policy Review Committee shall:
2.1. Review each policy at least once during the four (4) year term of the Board as per Board Policy 10: Policy Formation and Review;
2.2. Provide recommendations to the Board regarding any changes to the Board policy, reaffirm the existing policy or delete the existing policy; and
2.3. Draft any new Board policy that may be required for consideration by the Board.
Membership / Quorum:
3. Membership in the Policy Review Committee shall consist of the following:
3.1. Three (3) voting members and one (1) or more non-voting members(s).
4. Voting Membership shall consist of:
4.1. Three (3) trustees, including the Board Chair, with a quorum of two (2) trustees; and
5. Non-voting Membership:
5.1. The Superintendent; and
5.2. Other individuals as required.
Decision-Making Process:
6. The Policy Review Committee, by simple majority of its voting members, will make recommendations to the Board regarding proposed changes to Board Policy.
Meetings:
7. Meetings shall be closed to the public; and
8. Meetings shall be scheduled and held as required.