1. EMYS Service Committee Core Service ProviderS
Lead Agency Governance Model
EMYS Board Selection Committee Role
Establish TOR and develop/approve skills matrix
Appoint Board Transitional Selection Committee
Confirm new members recommended by selection committee
TRANSITIONAL Selection Committee
Mandate & TOR from current EMYS Board
Structure
5 Members
1 EMYS (current or former board member)
1 CSP
1 Sectoral Expert (Academia, Gov’t, etc.)
Community representative and 1 other
Will determine staggered term members
Board
EMYS Board
EMYS Service Committee
TOR to provide:
Service and community engagement mandate
“Decision scope”
Conflict of Interest protocols
Structure
5 to 7 members, not to exceed 50% of board membership
Governance Cmtee.
Structure
9 to 15 members (12 members target)
3 years; 3 terms max
1, 2, 3 years staggered at outset
Self-continuing via governance committee
CSPAC and YFAC Chairs as “participating observers”
Initially to include 5-7 current EMYS Board Members for one term (staggered) with an additional 5-7 new members selected by the TSC; gradual inclusion of 3 additional EMYS area members as required
Finance & Audit Cmtee.
Other Board Cmtee.
Core Service ProviderS
Working Groups
Ad hoc working group
Youth & Families Advisory Committee*
Board approves TOR
Annual report to Board
Structure
Up to 7 members approved by Board
Minimum 2-year term
Min. 2 meetings annually
EMYS Board member observes meetings
CSP Advisory Committee*
Board approves TOR
Annual report to Board
Structure
10-12 members; 2 year term
Rotating – initial membership by consensus or lot
Min. 2 meetings annually
Choose own Chair; possible ombuds role
Consider urban & suburban representation
EMYS Board member observer
Direct Reporting or Responsibility
Advisory or Structured Reporting Relationship
*EMYS provides secretariat support to committees

2. Issues for Discussion 1. Overview 2. System Priorities
How do you envisage your agency’s involvement in collective governance? To what extent does this model support such involvement?
What are the strengths of this governance model (for the CYMH system, the Lead Agency, your Agency)?
What are the potential challenges with this governance model (for the CYMH system, the Lead Agency, your Agency)?
2. System Priorities
The survey suggested a number of areas for collective focus (defining priorities, system performance, best practices, etc.)? What do you regard as the collective priorities we should focus on?
3. Managing Dual Roles
What do you regard as the conflict of interest risks under the lead agency system?
Are there ways to improve the proposed “firewall” between Lead Agency governance and EMYS-specific issues?
4. Skills
In seeking additional members, what skills should we focus on?
What guidance or thoughts do you have for attracting these skills?
5. Core Service Providers Advisory Committee
What should be the role/early focus of CSPAC?
What is the best way to determine initial membership of CSPAC?
What balances need to be managed in terms of composition (i.e. urban/suburban)?
6. Youth & Families Advisory Committee
What early focus should there be for the Youth & Families Advisory Committee?
Do you have any advice on how to attract and retain members on this committee?
7. Orientation/Education
The Core Service Provider Governance Survey identified a high willingness to participate in governance relationship building and knowledge exchange events. What near-term initiatives do you suggest for building skills and systems competencies across the Toronto region?