The Steering Committee comprises up to 13 members, each representing one of the 13 critical sectors to our mission. Members serve one-year terms from January 1 to December 31, with a three-year term limit. After three consecutive terms, a member must take a one-year hiatus before eligibility for reappointment. Members stepping down voluntarily must also wait one year before they can be reconsidered.

• Appointment Process:
  • Nominations: Any coalition member can nominate themselves or another member for the role of sector chair on the Steering Committee.
  • Elections: If multiple nominations are received for a sector chair, a general election is held by November 1 of the prior year. In the event of a tie, the Steering Committee may conduct a second election or choose a candidate based on a majority vote.
• Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Governance: Establish and maintain the structural framework of the coalition, including governance policies, and procedures.
  • Member Recruitment and Engagement: Identify and recruit new members, ensure a diverse and representative membership, and maintain member engagement and satisfaction.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop long-term strategies that align with the coalition's mission and objectives, setting measurable goals, and defining key performance indicators.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor the progress of the coalition towards its goals, evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives, and implement improvements based on feedback and analysis.
  • Resource Allocation: Decide on the allocation of resources, including human, financial, and technological resources, to maximize the coalition’s impact.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, partners, and community leaders, to enhance the coalition’s reach and impact.
  • Working Groups: Appoint and disband working groups to help fulfill the strategic goals of the coalition. 
  • Advocacy and Public Relations: Lead advocacy efforts to promote the coalition’s goals and positions to relevant parties.
  • Policy Recommendations: Craft recommendations for key consideration of policymakers.
  • Long-term Sustainability Planning: Strategize for the long-term sustainability of the coalition, including planning for succession, scaling strategies, and evolving the coalition’s objectives as necessary.