CALL FOR MEMBERS

Kindersley Community Advisory Network

Heartland Health Region invites community members to consider application for the Kindersley Community Advisory Network. This invitation and proposal for development of a Community Advisory Network is a recommendation from the Kindersley Needs Assessment report.

Purpose:

To advise the board of the Heartland Regional Health Authority on a broad range of issues with respect to the provision of health services and the allocation of resources within the community.

Term:

The term will be for 2 years, with further discussion and review once the committee and terms of reference are established.

Composition of Network:

The goal is to achieve a broad representation from the community. An ideal composition will consist of a range in ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and community involvement and experience. This committee size will be no less than 5 and no more than 10 representatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Communicate community needs to the Authority and provide advice on the relevance of programs and services
  • Participate in and provide input to planning discussions
  • Foster and contribute to open, supportive, and collaborative climate

Application Process:

If you are interested in becoming involved in the Community Advisory Network, please send your name, contact information and a short statement about why you would like to be involved to:

Deadline for applications is: May 24, 2016

For more information, please see below Community Advisory Network Information Sheet and sample Terms of Reference.

Community Advisory Networks – Information Sheet

CAN Terms of Engagement Example

CAN Terms of Reference Example