1. 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?