The tasks of the Committee
Section 42.03 of the Constitution prescribes the following duties for the Standing Programmes Committee. (please note: this extract may differ from the Constitution)
- Work with the Chief Executive Officer and Social Workers and report to the Board of Directors and the Annual General Meeting on matters regarding perceived impact and affectivity of the Operation Manuals of the programmes and projects of The House.
- Advise the Board of Directors on matters relating to The House's performance according to its in-situ Operation Manuals and Business Plans.
- Formulate procedures and standards for the programmes and Operation Manuals to present to the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.
- Discover needs and formulates programmes to serve those needs within The House's purpose and objectives.
Provides the Board of Directors with information to facilitate an annual audit of all programmes. - Monitors and reports on the handling of matters relating to programs and projects all committees, self-governing affiliated programs, Operation Manuals and Business Plans of The House in general.
- May appoint remunerated or non-remunerated personnel to fulfil its duties.
- Operates within the budget constraints, permissions, and constraints to executive powers set by the Board of Directors.
Ensures The House's compliance to the Constitution, the Governing Documents, the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child, and local legislation and ministerial white papers regarding child care and children in care.
