Terms of Reference
Membership:
Membership on this committee is open to any GANS member in good standing that is interested in the goals of the Private Sector Committee (PSC), however, it is recognized that the membership will consist mainly of GANS members from the private sector of Nova Scotia.
Goals:
1. To increase the capability and capacity of the geomatics private sector in Nova Scotia.
2. To influence government, academic, and non-government organizations policy
concerning engagement of the geomatics private sector in Nova Scotia.
Deliverables:
1. Scheduled monthly meetings open to GANS members.
2. Organization of social, educational, and business development events / activities designed to support the development of the geomatics business sector in Nova Scotia.
3. Development of position papers, policy documents, presentations that are meant to support the geomatics private sector.
4. Reporting of PSC activities to the GANS Board.
5. The PSC will from time to time be asked to provide a private sector perspective / response to queries or input requests from the GANS Board.
Scope / Jurisdiction:
The purpose of the PSC is to provide a forum where members can meet, discuss, and address topics concerning the geomatics private sector in Nova Scotia.
The PSC is a committee that sits at the discretion of the GANS Board and therefore it is expected that any significant activity that the PSC wishes to undertake will be brought to the attention of the Board for consideration and approval. Examples of such activities would include; engagement of provincial and federal governments, publication of position or policy documents, and scheduling of public events.
Guidance from the Board:
The Private Sector Committee will assist the Board in promoting the Geomatics private sector in Nova Scotia. The committee will be directed by the GANS Board of Directors to explore opportunities to build the private sector in the province, and to influence how the geomatics industry in Nova Scotia will develop into the future.
Resources and Budget:
The PSC does not have its own independent budget but has the opportunity to solicit the GANS Board for any funding it may need to support its activities.
Governance:
The PSC shall be lead by a Chairperson that is elected by the committee’s membership for a one year term on a simple majority basis. The Private Sector Committee Chair candidate must be approved by the GANS Board. The terms of reference can be modified by the PSC but must be approved by the GANS Board. The GANS Board also reserves the right to appoint a PSC Chair if the situation warrants it.
The Chair of the PSC shall report directly to the GANS Board either in-person at a Board meeting or through a written report submitted to the Board on activities of the PSC on a monthly basis.
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