That it BE NOTED that the Town and Gown Committee was advised by Councillor P. Squire that there will be a special Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting on March 20, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Centennial Hall to discuss transportation matters.
**NOT 100% sure this is in their mandate HOWEVER, Students are affected by transportation issues** See below:
2. MANDATE
2.1 The London Town and Gown (“Committee”) seeks to develop and enhance relationships and communication among the City of London, Fanshawe College, London Police and Fire Services, Western University, residents, students and landlords.
2.2 The Committee provides a forum for individuals and groups in which solutions can be built for challenges related to near-campus neighbourhoods and the community’s relationship with students in London.
2.3 The Committee will work collaboratively and will help to solicit feedback in order to improve near-campus neighbourhoods and relationships between members of the committee. All members of the Committee will work toward the vision.
3. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Guiding principles will establish the foundation of the Town and Gown Committee and will ensure the Committee adheres to its vision and mandate in a way that is acceptable to all stakeholders. These principles will guide the work of the Committee and ensure its effectiveness.
3.1 The Committee shall work with all stakeholders in a collaborative manner.
3.2 The pupose of the Committee will be to share perspective on issues of mutual interest.
3.3 This Committee will provide advice and suggestions to achieve the vision and mandate.
3.4 The Committee shall engage in proactive information sharing and facilitate cooperation in order to achieve the vision and mandate.
4. ROLES
4.1 COMMITTEE: The Town and Gown Committee serves as a coordinating body for issues involving stakeholders and plays the following roles:
4.1.2 Provide a multidisciplinary forum for open discussion on issues related to near-campus neighbourhoods;
4.1.3 Facilitate communication among stakeholders;
4.1.4 Identify, prioritize and address specific issues and concerns;
4.1.5 Monitor and evaluates activities of its sub-committees, studies or projects;
4.1.6 Builds an action plan to achive agreed upon goals at the beginning of each academic year;
4.1.7 Make recommendations to achieve the vision and mandate.