Liaisons to or from PoCo may have varying responsibility, depending on the Liaison role. They may be appointed by PoCo or appointed by an external body/agency depending on the Liaison role. 

Links to Official Documents

• PCC Code of Conduct
• PCC Governance Document

• Guidelines/Responsibilities of PCC Advisory Committees

• 2023-2027 Strategic Directions

Liaison Roles and Expectations - Summary

• Liaisons are non-voting members of PoCo. 
• All Liaisons will be added to the PoCo listserv.
• All Liaisons will be invited to PoCo meetings. Depending on the Liaison role, they may wish to attend all meetings or only those meetings with an agenda item relevant to their Liaison role.
• Liaisons are not expected to attend the November PoCo meeting in person, but may join remotely
• Liaisons should update PoCo on any activity of their liaising group that may be of interest to PoCo
• At least once per year, Liaisons should give an update to PoCo on the activities of their liaising group
• Please see the PCC Governance Document for specific roles and expectations related to each liaison role

From the PCC Governance Document:

• PCC Liaison responsibilities:
  • Act as an intermediary between the PCC/PoCo and the group to which
    they are a liaison, providing information about the PCC to the group and
    about the group to the PCC.
  • Provide comments and advice on PCC policy issues, future directions,
    and initiatives related to the group to which they serve as liaison through
    meetings, electronic discussions, and comments.
  •  Inform PoCo and applicable Standing Committees of current
    developments in the group which may impact PCC.
  • Serve as a conduit for PCC plans, activities, and initiatives to the group.
  • Attend at least one PoCo meeting per year, at the annual meeting or at a
    monthly call, to give an update on the group and assess the role of the
    liaison. Alternatively, may be requested to submit a brief written report
    instead.