By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca)
Last month, we outlined the function of the CSP Financial Oversight Committee and who its current members are.
This month, we are profiling the CSP Information Technology (IT) Advisory Committee (ITAC). This article will outline the structure of the ITAC, its function and operation process, and who is on the committee.
ITAC: An overview
The ITAC advises on key digital services needs to ensure the CSP runs effectively as an organization. They stay up to date on best practices for IT of similarly sized not-for-profits, and collaborate with the portfolios of the CSP National Management Committee.
The committee is comprised of eight regular members and three board of director representatives, each with expertise in governance, project management and a wide variety of IT matters and experience.
The ITAC’s main goal is to provide guidance for the continual improvement of the CSP’s IT infrastructure and systems. It focuses on meeting the needs from the ground up: patrollers first, zone management second, and lastly national management.
Meeting structure and frequency
The ITAC is evolving past the idea of regularly scheduled in-person meetings. ITAC members are scattered across the country, and all have busy lives. IT is embracing Microsoft Teams channels and chats as its primary communication medium. Members can contribute ideas and comments continually, rather than waiting for scheduled or ad-hoc meetings.
Core responsibilities:
ITAC’s core responsibilities include:
- Generation and maintenance of an IT strategic plan providing direction to the IT implementation teams.
- Identifying and prioritizing solutions to gaps in our IT infrastructure.
- Investigating and analyzing solutions using a holistic approach.
- Providing the board of directors with recommendations, including detailed justifications.
How are committee members selected?
The committee is keen on streamlining the IT tasks that can burden our members. If you are interested in joining ITAC, contact the committee chair directly to discuss your interests and particular areas to which you feel you can contribute.
ITAC members
Below is a list of the current committee members. We asked each individual to share a little about themselves so you can get to know each person better.
Click on each name to expand their profile.
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