Kingston Interfaith Advisory Committee

Nomination Form

The City of Kingston invites members of the community to express interest in joining the Kingston Interfaith Advisory Committee

The Kingston Interfaith Advisory Committee was established to provide a link between Kingston Council and faith communities in the local community to encourage open communication, interfaith dialogue and partnerships.

The Committee meets monthly and works together on a range of projects that involve the Kingston Interfaith Network and the broader community.

Key values and principles underpinning the Network:

Respect for religious difference.
Preservation of the identity of each religious community.
Acknowledgement of the different ways religious communities are organised.

Aims of the Committee:

To promote and advocate for an inclusive and engaged community that respects religious diversity.
The development of strong partnerships between faith communities and Council to facilitate appropriate responses to community needs.
The provision of advice to Council regarding faith issues and identifying strategies to promote interfaith dialogue.
The provision of information from Council to faith communities to ensure information about Council direction, programs and services are disseminated to faith communities.
To facilitate key local interfaith activities for the Kingston community.
To promote the exchange of information about issues of importance to faith communities.

Role of the Committee:

To promote and advocate for an inclusive and engaged community that respects religious diversity.
To develop strong partnerships between faith communities and Council to facilitate appropriate responses to community needs.
To provide advice to Council regarding faith issues and identifying strategies to promote interfaith dialogue.
To provide information from Council to faith communities to ensure information about Council direction, programs and services is disseminated to faith communities.
To facilitate key local interfaith activities for the Kingston community.
To promote the exchange of information about issues of importance to faith communities.

Committee Membership

The Committee is comprised of 12 people officially endorsed to represent faith organisations across the municipality.

Nominations must be signed by an official of the faith organisation such as pastor, priest or organisational manager. Please attach a reference letter signed by the faith organisation to this nomination form.

Committee members are appointed for a two-year term and meetings will be held monthly.

Responsibilities

Members of the Kingston Interfaith Advisory Committee share the following responsibilities:

Planning – establishing and reviewing strategic plans of the Committee in line with Council direction.
Management – making sure Committee Members carry out their roles and responsibilities and are actively involved in the activities of the group.
Evaluation – monitoring all activities by the Committee with feedback contributing to the continuous improvement in governance and service delivery.

Selection Criteria

Active role within faith community.
Connection to Kingston community.
Ability to commit time and resources to achieving the aims of the Committee.
Personal and professional experience in working with community groups or members of faith communities.
Availability to attend the monthly meeting.
Availability to support the Committee in running Network events.

Selection Process

Selection of the Committee will follow a formal recruitment process. Nominations will be short-listed and then interviewed by a selection panel involving, Council officers and the Committee chairperson.

Questions

Contact Elisabetta Robecchi Community DevelopmentOfficer at 95814783 or

Forms can be submitted via post or email by Monday 5 June 2017:

Post:Coordinator Community Development

City of Kingston

PO Box 1000

MENTONE VIC 3194

Email:
Kingston Interfaith Network Committee Nomination Form

Name…………………………………………..………………………………

Address………………………………………………………………..…………

Phone……………………………………………………………..……………

Mobile……………………………………………………………..……………

Email……………………………………………..……………………………

Name or faith group representing……………………..……………………………

Endorsed by…..……………………..……………………………………….………

Role..………………………………………………………………………...………

(Please attach a reference letter from your faith leader supporting your nomination)

Please tell us about your personal and/or professional experience in the following areas:

Your role within your faith community

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Your connections with the Kingston community

Your experience working with community groups or individuals

What life and/or professional experiences, strengths, skills or resources would you bring to the committee?

What are the main issues in the Community that an Interfaith Committee should address and how?

Do you have any experience participating as a member on committees or boards? (Please provide details)

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Acknowledgement of Nomination

I ……………………………………………………………………………………… (name)submit my application for the City of Kingston Interfaith Network Committee I have read the Terms of Reference and understand the commitments required to participate actively in the Committee. I agree to attend the monthly meetings and provide Council with information, advice and knowledge to the best of my ability.

Signed…………………………………………………………………….

Date……………………………………………

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