WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT FOR ASSEMBLY MEMBERS?
(SUCH AS MEETING FREQUENCY, LENGTH OF TERM, ETC.)
The term of the Assembly is for a year, starting January 2024. Members were required to commit to attending 10 meetings a year, one every month except for summer (July and August), as well as a kick-off dinner with Council to launch the new group.
Meetings run for 3 to 4 hours each, and are held in person, at rotating locations across the City. A variety of supports are offered members to make participation easier, including reimbursement of any direct expenses, stipends for childcare / elder care, and compensation for low-income members or those who must miss paid work to attend meetings.