B.2.18 French Language Services Committee

 

General Administration Effective Date: July 1, 2010
Topic: Governance  Replaces: 
Subject: French Language Services Committee Policy No. B.2.18.

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. MEMBERSHIP

Three Board Members - voting

  • CAO (non-voting)
  • Human Resources (non-voting)
  • Other persons as required by the Committee i.e.: the Director of Integrated Social Services and/or other staff (staff are non-voting members)
     
2. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS

The Committee will meet at a minimum yearly. If changes to the FLS plan are approved, a second meeting in that year should occur to ensure full implementation of the changes.
 

3. ROLE OF COMMITTEE 
  • Review the current French Language Services Plan (FLS).
  • Assess whether changes or adjustments should be made to the FLS Plan.
  • Ensure the FLS plan is being followed with regards to the hiring and promotion of staff.
  • Establish French Language testing requirements and ensure testing is done in a fair and objective manner.
  • Ensure new program information for clients is available in French.
     
4. DUTY TO REPORT
  • Prepare a report to the Board discussing the actions it has taken and the assistance the Committee has had in fulfilling its duties; and
  • Prepare a report to Board/Members describing the FLS Committee activities during the past report period.
  • Recommend changes as the Committee deems appropriate.
  • Report on whether the Board is meeting the requirements under the legislation.