The Policy Co-ordinator role exists to facilitate the development of CAN policies and maintain the currency of those already developed.  Policy development is one of the priorities in CAN’s strategic plan and is a stepping stone towards achieving CAN’s goals.

The Policy Co-ordinator is appointed by the Executive. It is helpful, but not essential, for the postholder to also be on the Executive.

Role:

• drive the development of policies  
• ensure that issued policies are reviewed annually

Duties:

• aim for at least five new policies per year to be developed
• maintain the Policy Development Team sub-area of the CAN website
• administer the on-line policy development group
• issue regular updates on developments in the policy area to the Exec and for publication in ChainLinks
• keep in contact with policy development leaders regarding progress and feedback
• keep a copy of each significant version of the policy (first draft, second draft, provisional policy and CAN policy) as it is developed
• maintain a record of policy development including the date of issue for each policy
• keep the policy template up to date  

Desired qualities/experience:

• CAN member
• some knowledge of CAN’s purpose and strategic plan
• well organised
• Internet access
• skills with basic computer software (word processor, spreadsheets, html)

Accountabilities:

• as for Executive members

Support/working relationships:

• Executive
• Policy sub-committee
• Policy on-line development team

Time commitment:

• varies during the year, but averages 1-2 hours per week

Rewards:

• entitled to claim travel expenses for annual Executive get-together and CAN Do
• other appropriate expenses (e.g. paper, postage, toll calls)
• training as appropriate
• annual gift ($50 voucher from selected stores, including CAN)
• furthering a good cause and working with great people

Notes:

• finalised policies and the policy making process are on the CAN website at www.can.org.nz/can-policies

[updated September 2008]