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Annually reviews programs and budget submissions
from member agencies and also reviews grant requests received from
non-member agencies with a view to recommending an allocation to the
Board of Catholic Charities. The Committee has at least three Board
appointees one of whom chairs the Committee. Additional volunteers
are invited to sit on Sub-Committees to assist with annual agency
reviews. The Sub-Committees meet on a weekly basis during the months
of September and October and the Allocations Committee meets at the
call of the Chair, usually up to six times during the year. |
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Assists the Board of Directors with financial
reports and other financial concerns. Committee members are appointed
by the Board and meet at least annually or at the call of the Chair.
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| Catholic
Agencies' Committee
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This
Committee serves the Board of Catholic Charities as a communication
link with member agencies regarding subjects of common interest.
The Committee is comprised of at least three Directors from the Board
of Catholic Charities, and two persons from each of the member agencies.
Plans for the meetings of this Committee are developed by the Steering
Sub-Committee comprised of appointed Board members from Catholic
Charities and elected Board and Executive Director representatives
from member agencies. The Committee meets on at least three occasions
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Advises
the Board of Directors on issues concerning the public perception
of Catholic Charities and its concerns about the welfare of those
in need in the community. The Committee is chaired by a Board Member,
but volunteers with an expertise in public relations, communications,
publicity, those representing social services, religious and parishes
are invited to participate. The Committee usually meets monthly or
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Pension and Benefit Committee
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Is responsible for the general administration
of the employee benefit programs for staff of Catholic Charities and
member agencies. A minimum of two members are appointed by the Board
of Catholic Charities and a minimum of three and a maximum of four
members are chosen from the Board of Directors of participating member
agencies. Two members at large are appointed by the Chair, and the
Executive Director of Catholic Charities. The Committee meets at the
call of the Chair, usually about four times a year. |
| Employee
Pension and Benefit Committee
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Is responsible for the general administration
of the employee benefit programs for staff of Catholic Charities and
member agencies. A minimum of two members are appointed by the Board
of Catholic Charities and a minimum of three and a maximum of four
members are chosen from the Board of Directors of participating member
agencies, two members at large appointed by the Chair, and the Executive
Director and the Financial Manager of Catholic Charities sit on the
Committee ex-officio. The Committee meets at the call of the Chair,
usually about four times a year. |
| Human
Resources Committee
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Develops, reviews and revises personnel policies
and procedures, conducts reviews of salaries for both Catholic Charities
and its member agencies and provides consultation on personnel matters.
The Committee includes at least two Board Members and up to three
members from the community as well as the Executive Director who sits
on the Committee ex-officio. The committee meets at the call of the
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| Membership
Review Committee
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The purpose of the Membership Review Committee,
established in 1984 as a Standing Committee, is to assist the Board
of Catholic Charities by systematically ensuring that member agencies
meet the criteria and operational standards for membership. To that
end, the Membership Review Committee plans and monitors implementation
of the established member agency review process. This review process
is carried out by volunteers and enables the agency to demonstrate
accountability to the community as well as to continuously improve
its own operations. Review findings about individual member agencies
are reported to the Board of Catholic Charities as well as to the
Board of the reviewed agency. The Committee is chaired by a Board
Member of Catholic Charities. In addition to other Board Members
of Catholic Charities, the Committee has a minimum of two community
volunteers with knowledge and expertise in accounting, social work/health
programme review or management skills. Meetings are at the call
of the Chair, usually monthly. |
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The Nominating Committee interviews and recommends prospective candidates
for membership on the Board of Directors. At the last meeting of the
Board prior to the Annual General Meeting, the Committee submits a
detailed written report indicating the persons recommended for nomination
to the Board, and their recommended terms of office. The Committee
meets at the call of the Chair. |
| Parish
Social Ministry Committee
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The Committee advises the Board of Catholic Charities in regard
to Parish Social Ministry process and programme development within
Archdiocese and supports the Parishes' on going responsibility to
develop caring communities, that is parishioners helping each other
with their social needs based on their faith in Jesus.
The Committee is chaired by a Board member of Catholic Charities
and includes volunteers involved in parish outreach and appointees
from the Archdiocesan Council of Priests and Catholic Women's League
of Canada. The Committee meets on a monthly basis.
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| Social
Justice / Advocacy Committee
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A Committee created
by the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities that reports to the
Board. The membership is composed of two members of the Board of Directors
of Catholic Charities, one staff member, the Executive Director of
Catholic Charities, and one member from the community. Other persons
will be recruited on an issue specific basis. Issues of concern are
identified through the agencies and the parishes and together with
the community a social analysis of the issue will be conducted. Potential
positions or responses supported by the Catholic Social teachings
will be developed. A recommended course of action will be undertaken
to educate the community of issues of social concern in light of gospel
values and Catholic social teaching.
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