Roles and Responsibilities

RoleNeeds and ResponsibilityMember(s)ResponsibleComments
Co-Chairstwo members responsible for setting the agenda and representing FoNTRA with other steering group members at City Hall and other meetingsGeneral meeting agenda and communication are coordinated by Peter Baker and Geoff KettelMeetings in 2011-12 will be co-chaired by members of the steering group. Co-chairs are TBD at steering
Chair of Steering Groupone member (with backup) responsible for determining the dates of steering meetings, chairing the steering meeting and developing with steering the agenda for a general meeting and further actionPeter will chair the steering group meetings. Geoff will serve as backupSteering group will help to determine meeting dates and reservations for steering and general meetings and agenda for general meeting
Communication Coordinatorone member (with backup) responsible for communicating with representatives from the residents’ associations about a FoNTRA general meeting and other issuesGeoff has communication responsibilities to member associations. Richard will serve as backupFoNTRA membership lists that include e-mail addresses are confidential. Correspondence should be screened by co-chairs
Secretary-Treasurerone member responsible for depositing monies- writing cheques, and communicating status of FoNTRA finances and minutes to member associationsRichard MacFarlaneRichard, Peter, George and Geoff have co-signing responsibilities for cheque writing
Membership and Fee Coordinatorone member responsible for membership – communicating to all FoNTRA associations in January about their rep(s) with FoNTRA, notifying re: fees, & linking with communication coordinator re: current members’ listTerry WestFinancial contributions other than the membership fee of $50.00 per association are confidential
Liaison with Councillors/MPPsSteering members responsible for communicating with councillors, MPPs and attend meetingsBob Amaron, George, Peter, GeoffSteering group members will be kept apprised of this responsibility
Liaison with other resident umbrella organizationstwo members to liaise directly with other umbrella organizations, including F.U.N. and CORRA, about FoNTRA’s concerns/issuesTerry, Bob, GeoffSteering group members will be kept apprised of this responsibility
Development/ communication of position papers & letterstwo to five members for development & communicationMatthias Schlaepfer, Kevin Beattie, Geoff, Peter & George MilbrandtSteering group members will be kept apprised of this responsibility
Special ProjectsOne person responsible for identifying special development projects and working to resolve themTerry MillsSteering members will be kept apprised of these projects and could work with the lead person