Terms of reference
The 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee:
- Exchanges information with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and queer communities and the general public about relevant programs and issues of interest
- Engages in outreach to the 2SLGBTQ+ communities to disseminate information and encourage participation
- Works co-operatively with other civic agencies whose activities affect 2SLGBTQ+ communities, including initiating and developing relevant projects
- Provides input to City Council and city staff about issues of concern, including matters that require action by the City
- Acts as a resource for staff doing public involvement processes
- Works with city staff to ensure that City facilities and events are accessible for people who identify as outside the gender binary
Policy advice
The committee:
- Provides input to City Council and staff about issues of concern
- Considers any matters which may be referred to the committee by Council or staff
- May take positions on policy initiatives from other levels of government within the mandate of the committee
Collaboration
The committee:
- Works co-operatively with other agencies whose activities affect constituent communities, including initiating and developing relevant projects
- Acts as a resource for staff doing public involvement processes and civic events
Awareness and outreach
The committee:
- Exchanges information with the constituent communities and the general public about relevant programs and issues of interest
- Engages in outreach to disseminate information and encourage participation from constituent communities
Planning and reporting
The committee:
- Produces an annual work plan with specific objectives by no later than April of each year, in consultation with Council and staff liaisons, for distribution to Council and civic departments for information
- Presents accomplishments and progress to date at the annual Council of Councils event
- Submits an annual report to Council describing its accomplishments for the year, including reference to each objective set out in the work plan and any arising issues to which the committee has responded
Subcommittees
People who are not members of the committee itself may serve on a subcommittee or workgroup. Membership on a subcommittee requires a time commitment of up to 4 hours every month or as activity requires.
Currently, the 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee has these subcommittees and workgroups:
- Aging and Intergenerational
- Anti-Hate
- Future at Work
- Housing
- Lifestyle / Living
- Minorities
- Public Safety
- Queer Spaces
- Reconciliation
- Sex Work
Email us if you are interested in joining a subcommittee or workgroup.
Meeting frequency
The committee meets six times a year and does not meet in August. Generally, the committee meets once a month on a Thursday at 5:30 pm at City Hall.
Time commitment
Committee meetings last approximately 2 to 3 hours. Time outside of meetings must also be spent on correspondence, meetings, research and networking. Preparation time for all meetings is required.
Attendance requirement
A member who is absent from more than two consecutive formal meetings without a leave of absence is deemed to have resigned.