Public Member terms will be two years.

Council may stagger the appointments and appoint four Public Members of each subcommittee for one-year terms in the first year.

A Public Member may serve a maximum of six consecutive years.

Meetings will occur as determined by the subcommittee.

The 'Friends of HMCS Calgary Subcommittee' is composed of up to nine, and no less than six, members as follows:

(a) up to eight, and no less than six, Public Members comprised of:

(i) one HMCS Calgary crew member, or a Canadian Forces member, current or former;
(ii) one representative from a Calgary-based civil society agency or organization, dedicated to the welfare of Canadian Forces members and their family; and
(iii) up to six Public Members-at-large;

(b) a person appointed by the Executive Officer of HMCS Calgary.

The Public Members of the 'Friends of HMCS Calgary Subcommittee' shall:

(a) have expertise in communications, marketing, fundraising, finance or connection to underrepresented populations; members may be from the general public or from sectors that directly support the military or perform public safety activities; 

(b) collectively have experience in making connections between Calgarians and various ethno-cultural communities, and a willingness to apply this experience to forging strong connections between Calgarians and the Canadian Armed Forces; or

(c) have experience through leadership or service within communities such as:

i. Local nonprofit organizations engaged in direct community support to Calgarians;

ii. Calgarians involved in community leadership and service in of one or more of the many diverse ethno-cultural communities in Calgary;

iii. Calgary based educators, education administrators, and academics;

iv. Calgary based sports teams, athletes, retired athletes, community organizations;

v. Alumni of the Ship to Shore, Canadian Leaders at Sea, and Canadian Leaders Alongside programs;

vi. Calgarians with private or public communications and marketing experience;

vii. Calgary Stampede leadership and volunteers; or

viii. Calgary based businesses and professional organizations.

The Chair of the 'Friends of HMCS Calgary Subcommittee' and the highest-ranking officer of the subcommittee, or other representative chosen by the subcommittee will also serve on the Calgary Salutes Coordinating Committee.

Quorum is established as greater than fifty percent of voting members

Christa Zaharychuk

Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinator

Community Partners

Partnerships

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