York Region Harm Reduction CoalitionCOALITION CHAIR Responsible To: Coalition Job Description:

Represent Coalition in the community Encourage and support a culture of sharing and learning together about harm reduction; Promote collaboration & be open to diverse opinions and points of view Serve as liaison for Work Group(s) and Coalition Consult with Vice-Chair and Secretary as needed Work with members fairly and confidentially Develop agenda with assistance from Vice-Chair and Secretary Serve as moderator at coalition meetings Ensure that information is up-to-date on the collaboration platform with assistance from members Contact and coordinate with members about any Work Group responsibilities Ensure that work plan goals are being met and that information from any Work Group(s)

Time Commitment:

Approximately 3 hours per month; Attend 2-3 Work Group meetings/year and Coalition meetings, and major Coalition activities One-year availability (ending May 31, 2015)

Qualifications:

Ascribe to Harm Reduction Coalition goals and values Possess strong leadership and organizational skills Sensitive to the challenges of sharing personal experiences of applying harm reduction practices and principles. COALITION VICE-CHAIR Responsible To: Coalition Job Description: Preside over meetings in the absence of the Chair Assume the role of Chair in the event of the Chair's inability to complete a responsibility or term Support the Chair and work closely with the Secretary to ensure work plan goals are met Consult with Work Group(s) as needed Perform other duties as needed Work with members fairly and confidentially

Time Commitment: Approximately 2-3 hours per month Attend 2-3 Work Group meetings/year and Coalition meetings, and major Coalition activities One-year availability (ending May 31, 2015)

Qualifications: Ascribe to Harm Reduction Coalition goals and values Possess strong leadership and organizational skills Sensitive to the challenges of sharing personal experiences of applying harm reduction practices and principlesCOALITION SECRETARY Responsible to: Coalition Job Description:

Assist with drafting Coalition meeting agenda and distribution Ensure that the agenda and minutes are circulated at least 2 days prior to each meeting Notify Coalition members of upcoming meetings 2 weeks in advance Locate and secure facilities for meetings Take meeting minutes and distribute electronically to members within 2 weeks of meeting Ensure that attendance is recorded at each meeting Maintain current roster and up-to-date contact list of all members Serve as custodian for all records and reports Ensure membership dues are being collected, follow-up with members Ensure any fees for conferences and events coordinated by the coalition are collected and recorded Serve as the liaison with AIDS Committee of York Region and maintain record of funds balance Present a record of available funds to the Coalition every quarter Work with members fairly and confidentially

Time Commitment:

Approximately 2-3 hours per month Attend 2-3 Work Group meetings/year and Coalition meetings, and major Coalition activities One-year availability (ending May 31, 2015)

Qualifications:

Ascribe to Harm Reduction Coalition goals and values Possess strong leadership and organizational skills Sensitive to the challenges of sharing personal experiences of applying harm reduction practices and principles