POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE (PRC)
Chair: Dr. Myles Frederick McLellan
The PRC is one of the most active and important committees struck by the Canadian Criminal Justice Association; this body closely monitors the work of Parliament and emerging trends in Canadian criminal justice policy. It meets nine times per year, with a winter and a summer recess.
Membership on this committee is comprised of individuals who are interested in policy debate, legislative change, Parliamentary issues, and, generally speaking, the major issues of the day.
The Policy Review Committee is thus comprised of a diverse group of individuals contributing various perspectives in the criminal justice field. Certain members are called upon to draft briefs and may be invited to testify at the House of Commons.
The Policy Review Committee will utilize its access to the Association’s Justice Report and website to express the views of the committee.
In general, this committee is comprised of CCJA members, but guest members may also be invited.
EVENT PLANNING & NETWORKING STANDING COMMITTEE
PURPOSE:
The Event Planning & Networking Standing Committee strategically plans and executes events
that involve the Canadian Criminal Justice Association (CCJA). The role and level of
involvement of the Committee is dependent on the nature of the event and the role of CCJA
(i.e., lead organization, supporting partner). Events include (but are not limited to) Congress,
public education events, promotion events, fundraisers, and other events as determined by the
CCJA Board.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Committee is responsible for ensuring events align with the overall goals and objectives of
the CCJA, maximize engagement, and remain within available budget.
The Committee is responsible for identifying, preventing, and making all attempts to remove
systemic barriers to accessibility, inclusion and equity in CCJA event practices and
environments (physical and digital).
Working with the broader CCJA Board of Directors (and partners, as relevant), the Committee
has a role in managing logistics and coordination, marketing/promotion, and public engagement
for events.
Where relevant/feasible, the Committee also evaluates the success of events through methods
such as surveys, feedback forms, and general discussions on learnings.
During each year in which the CCJA Congress is to occur, a sub-committee of the Event
Planning & Networking Standing Committee will be established to form the Awards Committee.
See Appendix for more information on the CCJA Awards Sub-Committee.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The Event Planning & Networking Standing Committee is accountable to the Board of Directors
of CCJA.
The Committee will submit an overview report on the business conducted at each meeting, and
will make recommendations, if appropriate, to the CCJA Board at its next meeting.
MEMBERSHIP:
The Committee must have as a minimum of three members (two of which need to be CCJA
Board Members). There is no limit on membership on the committee. The CCJA Executive
Director shall be an ex-officio member of the CCJA Event Planning & Networking Standing
Committee and shall attend all meetings of the committee.
MEETINGS:
The Event Planning & Networking Standing Committee meets on a regular basis, 6 times year
(at minimum) or as often as needed (depending on events being planned).
AWARDS SUB-COMMITTEE
PURPOSE: The Awards Committee is an ad-hoc sub-committee of the CCJA’s Event Planning
& Networking Standing Committee. Its purpose is to:
- review nominations for CCJA awards and present recommendations on award recipients
to the President of the Board of Directors; - formally recognize the contribution of individuals to the field of criminal justice;
encourage creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement in the Canadian Criminal Justice
System; and, - to celebrate high standards of performance by persons working in the criminal justice
field or persons’ working on matters related to criminal justice.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
All nominations are sent to the CCJA office, and the Executive Director forwards the
nominations to the Chair of the Awards Committee.
The committee verifies the eligibility of the nominated person(s); the information received and
obtains any missing information regarding the nominated person(s).
The Awards Committee applies the selection criteria for each nomination and makes
recommendations on the award recipient.
The committee recommends to the President of the Canadian Criminal Justice Association, the
nominee(s) to receive Award(s) and the type of Award(s) to be granted.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The committee is responsible to makes recommendations regarding nominees for awards and
to advise the President of CCJA and Board members of their decisions.
MEMBERSHIP:
The committee consists of a minimum of three Board members.
The Chair of the committee shall be a Board Member in good standing.
MEETINGS:
The committee is only operational in the year of Congress and meets as necessary according to
the number of nomination submissions received.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
PURPOSE:
The Finance Committee is a committee of the Association established to provide oversight,
guidance, and strategic direction on the financial management, sustainability, and investment
practices of the Association. The Committee supports the Board of Directors in fulfilling its
fiduciary responsibilities.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Finance Committee shall:
- Review the financial position of the organization including its investments.
- Provide direction on the investment of funds.
- Provide regular updates to the Board on investment decisions and yields.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The Finance Committee is accountable to the Board of Directors of the Association and
provides regular updates to the Board of Directors at board meetings.
MEMBERSHIP:
The Finance Committee consists of:
- The Treasurer of the Association, Chairperson
- A minimum of one other Board member
- The Executive Director is an ex officio member without the right to vote
Each member of the Finance Committee shall hold office during the pleasure of the Board and
in
any event not longer than until their successors are elected or appointed. A member of the
Finance Committee shall cease to be a member upon ceasing to be a Director.
In order to retain historical financial knowledge and advice, the Board of Directors may
(re)appoint a previous Board member or an outside member to sit on the Finance Committee,
as an independent member without, the right to vote. Such appointments must be reviewed and
approved annually by the Board of Directors.
MEETINGS:
The Finance Committee meets at least once a quarter (four times per year).