Terms of Reference

1. Introduction
The Cross Association Leadership committee reports to the Chairman of the group and the Executive committee of each Association

2. Purpose
The over-riding purpose of the Cross Association Leadership Group is to determine the collective vision and strategy for leadership training within the Independent Sector. 

To ensure that effective leadership training is available to all within the sector, including Governors, Bursars and Proprietors and that it is easily accessible via the leadership hub.

To retain the individuality that currently exists within each Association, whilst looking to benefit collectively from one another’s expertise.

To ensure that gaps in provision are identified and addressed and that courses with external providers can be brokered more cost effectively through this group.

To identify key leadership opportunities for members, highlighting the variety of leadership pathways that are available and demystifying the often complex means of access to training.

To address succession planning, so as to ensure that highly skilled leaders will continue to maintain the standards expected of our sector.

3. Membership
Membership of the Committee shall comprise of paid Association members  affiliate membership shall be granted to those Associations whereby work is directed and carried out on behalf of the CAL group

4. Governance
The committee is chaired by an elected representative, currently Deborah Odysseas-Bailey.  Members of the group are answerable to the Chair and their Associations.

The Chair is elected by the committee.  The Deputy Chair is appointed by the committee Chairman and ratified by the CAL  members.

5. Frequency
The CAL Committee will meet twice per school term.  In addition, the Chair of the Committee may ask the Committee or a subsection of the Committee to meet or undertake work on behalf of the CAL group.  Meetings of the Committee shall be called with a minimum of 10 working days written notice, or in circulation, unless all members of the Committee agree to shorter notice.  Notice will be given to all members and attendees and the venue, time and date of the proposed meeting will be confirmed, together with the agenda and supporting papers.

6. Quoracy
The quorum necessary for the purposes of the Committee shall be a minimum of 2/3 of the paid members of the group

7. Decisions of the Committee
Any decision of the Committee shall be taken on a majority basis by its members.  Affiliate members are not in a position to vote but their opinions may be sought. The Chairperson shall have a casting vote in the event of equality of voting.  Should a member be unable to attend the meeting, it is anticipated that they will provide views on agenda items rather than sending a representative to replace them.

8. Terms of Office
Membership for the CAL Committee will be for the duration of the initial stage of the project and shall be reviewed at that point.  This will be reviewed in spring 2010 when it is hoped that gaps in training provision will have been identified and appropriate means of addressing will have commenced.  Continuity of representation of the group is vital for the success of the project.

9. Date of Agreement
This procedure was agreed by the Cross association Leadership group on 30 November 2009.