M. Blake, Committee Coordinator provided an overview of the advisory committee training, which covered the operation and policies governing CCEC meetings. The presentation was shared with the committee members, with emphasis on the advisory committee's role in providing advice and recommendations to Standing Committees and Council.
M. Blake also explained the process for motions: a motion is a formal proposal made by committee members and requires a mover, but no seconder. In terms of voting, it was emphasized that all members are required to vote, with failure to vote being counted as a negative vote. Motions will fail in the case of a tie, and the Chair will announce the results of the votes.
The committee was also reminded of the Code of Conduct and the conflict of interest policy, with the clarification that failure to adhere to these policies could result in removal from the committee.