{"id":603,"date":"2015-07-01T20:03:36","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T20:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yiddd.org\/?p=603"},"modified":"2015-07-01T20:03:36","modified_gmt":"2015-07-01T20:03:36","slug":"terms-of-reference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bcmd.bt\/yibhutan\/resources\/terms-of-reference\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms of Reference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Once selected into the YI, each member will attend a week long training camp (residential) in January. This workshop is conducted to train members on debate, deliberation and action. Nearing the end of the training workshop, members will cast votes to elect a speaker and president. The roles and responsibilities for these posts are reflected in this ToR. During the last days of training, Youth Reps will decide on what issues they want to deliberate on. With this, members will group themselves and being their research. At the end of their research and training, a Parliamentary style sitting will be conducted. During this debate, members will present about their group\u2019s issues and respond to others. The purpose of this debate is for the group to decide upon a resolution that they will undertake. The respective groups will then form local action plans based on these resolutions. As reflected in the YI application form, it is important that every member understand that 8 months out of the 10 a year that the YI is active for, will be spent on action. This requires members to commit a few hours every week.<\/p>\n

Time Commitment: Youth Reps will serve a term of 1 year, attend 10\u00adday orientation in addition to the two main sessions during the winter and summer holidays
\nHow appointed: Application\u00adbased<\/p>\n

Criteria:
\nAge range: 16\u00ad25 years<\/p>\n

Must fill in the YI application form<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 To support youth voice and actively engage with every youth that they can associate with \u2022 To organize events and projects in the schools using a small, discretionary
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\n\u2022 To run awareness campaigns and influence decision\u00admakers on the issues
\nwhich matter most to young people
\n\u2022 To plan and execute local actions based on their resolutions<\/p>\n

Skills:
\n\u2022 Approachable
\n\u2022 Inclusive of everyone
\n\u2022 Experience\u00adnone needed<\/p>\n

Exit Policy:
\nAn Youth Reps may resign from the YIDDD if the Youth Rep is unable to perform their role due to illness, moving countries or resignation.<\/p>\n

Code of Conduct & Commitment
\nPrinciples: As a Youth Representative, you have the responsibility to uphold the following principles:
\n\u2022 Seek to represent no partisan view<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Engage in solely issue based discussions
\n\u2022 Ensure that all young people are given a voice on an issue that affects them, as long as it does not affect the rights of others
\n\u2022 To honor the people you represent<\/p>\n

Responsibility: During your term of office, it is your responsibility to:
\n\u2022 Identify, discuss, and debate issues of concern to young people.
\n\u2022 Act on these issues and identify how to make a change at a local level, or resist unwanted change. You must also follow up decisions or actions.
\n\u2022 Develop and increase the representation of young people to their benefit. Conduct: As a representative, we ask you to comply with the expectations of conduct when undertaking your duties:
\n\u2022 Your choices and decisions should always be informed by what your constituents want and not your personal choice.
\n\u2022 At all times, you should act in a way that does not damage the reputation of
\nthe YI
\n\u2022 Promote a spirit of cooperation, ethical practice, and fair dealing with the
\nother Youth Reps
\n\u2022 Avoid attacking the motives of other Youth Reps, and shall refrain from making adverse comments about the work, knowledge, or other qualifying aspect
\nof a Youth Rep
\n\u2022 To not represent or promote any party political views and are expected to remain free from any party\u00adpolitical influence whilst representing constituents.
\n\u2022 Respect and listen to the views of others, challenge discrimination, and promote equal opportunities
\n\u2022 Conduct oneself so as to reflect credibility as a Youth Rep and inspire the confidence, respect and trust of the public<\/p>\n

Expectations: The following are expected of you during your term of office:
\n\u2022 It is important that you take your role and duty seriously when you are representing the YI.
\n\u2022 You must attend all YI\u00adrelated events and maintain regular contact with
\nthe President and Steering Committee.
\n\u2022 At monthly meetings, you will be asked to report on what you have done and helped with an action plan. You must notify the Speaker 48 hours in advance
\nif you cannot attend.
\n\u2022 You should check updates on the YI Facebook\/web page and respond
\nto questions, consultations, meeting and voting request.
\n\u2022 It is your responsibility to report any difficulties with emails or communication
\nto either the Steering Committee or the President so we can find a solution.
\n\u2022 Immediately report to the Steering Committee any known or suspected violation
\nof this code of conduct. When requested, the Youth Reps shall provide
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fulfillment of its charge.
\nSupport: In return for complying with the above, you will receive the following from the YIDDD:
\n\u2022 Regular notice and information about meetings and events
\n\u2022 Opportunities to attend special conferences, trainings, or activities.
\n\u2022 Public transport costs to and from your home to all meetings in your role as Youth Reps should be covered.
\n\u2022 Appropriate refreshment and subsistence while serving your roles as Youth Reps
\n\u2022 Support with your own personal development and development of your role as Youth Reps to help you do the best you can.
\nRoles and Responsibilities for the Speaker\/President\u00adelects<\/p>\n

1. The Speaker shall conduct the sessions of the Youth Parliament and have the sole authority to call members to debate.<\/p>\n

2. The Speaker shall preserve the dignity and decorum in the Youth Parliament and maintain discipline among members.<\/p>\n

3. The President will represent the YI in external gatherings and meetings. If the President is otherwise occupied and can\u2019t do so, she\/he will nominate someone on their behalf.<\/p>\n

4. The Speaker should organise monthly meetings with the YI and bi\u00adannual meetings with the Steering Committee with assistance from the BCMD only on the latter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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