B.1.07. Management Team Terms of Reference

 

General Administration Effective Date: October 1, 2011
Topic: Administration    Replaces: New
Subject: Management Team Terms of Reference Policy No. B.1.07.

 

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Composition

The All Management Team will include the following:

  • CAO
  • Chief of EMS
  • Director of Finance & Administration
  • Director of Integrated Social Services
  • Information Systems Manager
  • Executive Assistant
  • Human Resources Support
  • EMS Deputy Chief
  • Commander of Quality Assurance
  • Field Superintendents
  • Superintendent of Training
  • Supervisor of Infrastructure & Asset Management
  • Finance Supervisor
  • Maintenance Co-ordinator
  • Information Systems Co-ordinator
  • Ontario Works Program Supervisor
  • Social Housing Program Supervisor
  • Children’s Program Supervisor
  • Other staff may be asked to attend on an as needed basis 
     
Purpose 

The Management Team meets for the following purposes 

  1. enhance communication amongst all managers
  2. communicate organizational goals and directions
  3. promote team building
  4. provide staff training and development
  5. to share information on program changes which may impact more than a single program;
  6. to share program information in order to support and enhance integration of program delivery;
  7. Human Resources training and development
     
Statement of Principles for Management Team  

Respect 

The DSB Management Team will respect peers, staff and community ensuring each individual’s dignity. 

Unity 

The DSB Management Team will enter in as individuals and exit as one voice. 

Professionalism

The DSB Management Team will show professionalism in their work by being responsible, honest, and courteous to others guided by positive attitude, professional ethics, high standards and integrity.

Communication 

The DSB Management Team will “seek first to understand then to be understood”. We will acknowledge the value of different types of communication to ensure a clear and concise message. 

Accountability 

Members of the DSB management team will take responsibility for the decisions and actions, as well, the decisions and actions of the management team as a whole.

Frequency of Meetings 

The Management Team will meet semi-annually preferably in late spring and early fall. The meeting dates will be set well in advance in order to allow all Managers to attend. Surveys will be conducted after each meeting to determine the appropriateness of the items discuss and to develop the agenda for the next meeting.