FPP Steering Committee

The Steering Committee serves as the governing board of the Falmouth Prevention Partnership.

Appointees

The Steering Committee consists of nine community representatives appointed for a 3 year term. Members are selected to assure representation of the broader community as well as the necessary skills to do the work of the steering committee.

Responsibilities of the Steering Committee

• Serves as the decision making body for the Partnership
• Maintains the strategic focus of the Partnership
• Revises the strategic plan of the Partnership on an annual basis
• Develops and implements a plan to sustain the Partnership
• Maintains the functions needed to meet the requirements of organizations that fund the Partnership

Officers of the Steering Committee

Chairperson: carries the vision within the Partnership and the community; understands the mechanics of the funding sources; serves as the chair of and makes executive decisions with consultation from the governance team; coaches the steering committee teams to stay on track to pursue the vision; sets the agenda for and conduct meetings of the steering committee.

Vice Chair: coordinates the communication among the subcommittees of the steering committee; assists the chair; conducts meetings in the absence of the chair.

Secretary: records attendance and minutes of steering committee meetings to document discussions and decisions of the committee

Treasurer: tracks the day to day fiscal operations and expenses of the Partnership.

Meeting Schedule

• The Steering Committee meets monthly.
• All meeting dates, times and locations are posted on the Partnership web site and supporting members and partners are welcome

Conflict of Interest

Members of the steering committee adhere to the Conflict of Interest Laws for Municipalities as set forth by the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 268A.