Commission on Youth Well-Being
Terms of Reference
Commission on Youth Well-Being: Terms of Reference
1.0 Official Mandate
The Commission on Youth Well-Being is a non-partisan, results-oriented framework organized by the Civic Clarity Foundation. The official mandate of this Commission is to translate the cross-partisan and cross-jurisdictional consensus and core themes of the Foundation's official after report into tangible policy, recommendations, and an evidence-based framework for youth mental health in the Waterloo Region, Ontario, and Canada.
2.0 Core Objectives
• Policy Development: To research and develop evidence-based policy proposals on three foundational themes: Accountability, Proactive Measures, and Community-Driven Solutions.
• Advocacy: To serve as a unified, credible voice advocating for the implementation of the report's findings and recommendations.
• Community Engagement: To act as the central hub for conversation, bringing together diverse voices to ensure the Commission's work remains grounded in lived experience.
3.0 Membership & Structure
• Composition: The Commission will be composed of a diverse group of 15-20 members, including community leaders, academics, mental health professionals, elected officials (in an advisory capacity, without voting rights), and a significant and meaningful representation of youth (minimum 40% of total membership).
• Leadership: In accordance with the report's principle of community-driven solutions, the leadership of the Commission will be elected from the Commission itself.
4.0 Term Length & Commitment
Term Length: Commission Members are appointed for an inaugural term of twelve (12) months, with renewal based on agreement between the leadership of the Commission and Foundation. Time Commitment: The expected commitment is approximately 2.5 hours, bi-monthly.
5.0 Roles & Responsibilities of Members
Commission members are expected to: Attend and participate in scheduled meetings; Provide expertise, insight, and strategic advice within the Commission; Act as ambassadors for the Commission's work within their own networks; Adhere to the non-partisan and collaborative principles of the Civic Clarity Foundation; Contribute in good faith to the development of the Commission's reports and policy recommendations.
The Commission on Youth Well-Being is a non-partisan, results-oriented framework organized by the Civic Clarity Foundation. The official mandate of this Commission is to translate the cross-partisan and cross-jurisdictional consensus and core themes of the Foundation's official after report into tangible policy, recommendations, and an evidence-based framework for youth mental health in the Waterloo Region, Ontario, and Canada.
2.0 Core Objectives
• Policy Development: To research and develop evidence-based policy proposals on three foundational themes: Accountability, Proactive Measures, and Community-Driven Solutions.
• Advocacy: To serve as a unified, credible voice advocating for the implementation of the report's findings and recommendations.
• Community Engagement: To act as the central hub for conversation, bringing together diverse voices to ensure the Commission's work remains grounded in lived experience.
3.0 Membership & Structure
• Composition: The Commission will be composed of a diverse group of 15-20 members, including community leaders, academics, mental health professionals, elected officials (in an advisory capacity, without voting rights), and a significant and meaningful representation of youth (minimum 40% of total membership).
• Leadership: In accordance with the report's principle of community-driven solutions, the leadership of the Commission will be elected from the Commission itself.
4.0 Term Length & Commitment
Term Length: Commission Members are appointed for an inaugural term of twelve (12) months, with renewal based on agreement between the leadership of the Commission and Foundation. Time Commitment: The expected commitment is approximately 2.5 hours, bi-monthly.
5.0 Roles & Responsibilities of Members
Commission members are expected to: Attend and participate in scheduled meetings; Provide expertise, insight, and strategic advice within the Commission; Act as ambassadors for the Commission's work within their own networks; Adhere to the non-partisan and collaborative principles of the Civic Clarity Foundation; Contribute in good faith to the development of the Commission's reports and policy recommendations.