As per guideline community radio station Radio Awaaz form advisor committee in this committee some members from community, villages representative, target groups. students, girls, women's, Experts from different domains, experts etc. Time to time committee review and advise about the content for produce and broadcast.
Expectations for Advisory Committee Members
It is expected that:
- All advisory board and committee meetings are to be conducted in public session and noticed in accordance with State law, unless otherwise advised by the Swami Vivekanand Shiksha Samiti.
- Individual committee members and the collective group will be fair, impartial and respectful of the public, staff, and each other.
- Committee members will respect the limitations of their individual and collective authority. The role of the committee is to advise the Mayor and Commission and/or staff. Please keep in mind that committee appointment does not empower you to make final decisions, unless authorized by State law or the group's enabling ordinance, or to supervise staff.
- Members will strive to appreciate differences in approach and point of view, whether from each other, the community, the Mayor and Commission, or staff.
- Each member will participate in the group's discussions and work assignments, without dominating the discussion or activity of the committee.
- The committee chair will ensure that all members have a fair, balanced and respectful opportunity to share their knowledge and perspectives.
- The committee will attempt to reach consensus on issues. If consensus is not possible, strong differing opinions such as "minority" opinions should be recorded and acknowledged in the committee's report to the Mayor and Commission.
- There are "no surprises" from the Committee either in the nature of the work being undertaken by the committee or the method and timing for conveyance of recommendations to the Mayor and Commission. The staff liaison fulfills an important role in assisting the committee in this regard.
- Any comments to the media about the Committee's work should be channeled through the Chair. If there is appropriate balance on the Committee, not all members would share an identical perspective. When an individual member, other than the Chair, is giving their perspective to the media, it is difficult for the media or average citizens to discern that this may not be the consensus opinion of the Committee. This is not fair to the Committee or the process.
- When a consultant is retained by the Government as part of the Committee's work, the consultant will be managed by staff as there is a contractual obligation between the Government and the consultant. Additionally, the consultant will need to have a single point of contact for the engagement. The Committee will act in an advisory role and work with the consultant and staff to accomplish the charge provided by the Mayor and Commission.
Please be careful to not deliberate about Committee work and issues via personal e-mail or in unnoticed "side meetings or gatherings" as these actions may be in violation of open meeting laws. The Attorney is available to consult with or provide advice to committees in this regard and on any other legal issue.
Created: 06-May-2024 12:52 PM
Last Update: 2024-05-06 12:52 PM