If you are serving on a task force as the task force chair, or as a task force member, or are the steering committee liaison for that sector you may not apply for a position within that sector. You may apply for a position within another sector and you may apply for a position in more than one sector.
It is the policy of this initiative to maintain confidentiality of all applications in the initial stage of this process insofar as is possible.� The task forces should handle the recommendations confidentially, as well.�
STEERING COMMITTEE LIAISON
- Serves as representative between steering committee and task force.
- May join the task force committee as a full member.
- As a liaison should participate in those meetings that are necessary.�
- Provides guidance to the task force.
TASK FORCE CHAIR
- Chairs the task force, and participates as a task force member.
- Recruits task force members and if should so choose recruit additional task force members.
- Schedules the necessary meetings, responsible for all deadlines.
- Oversee the process of the committee to review the applications, screen, check references, interview when necessary and make recommendations to the steering committee.
- Seeks recommendations from the committee in identifying candidates and in soliciting resumes.
- Works closely with the Steering Committee Liaison.
- Keeps in contact with the recommended candidates and makes certain that all candidates are informed of their status.
TASK FORCE MEMBER
- A full committee member supports chairs and tasks assigned.
- Take and distribute notes from task force meetings.
- Assist Co-chairs with scheduling meetings
- Assist Project Director with distributing documents to/from task force
- Attend all task force meetings.
PROCESS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
- Task Forces and the Steering Committee will make their decisions by consensus.� However, if it is deemed necessary by the chairs of those groups, that a vote is required, a vote will be taken.� Approval by two-thirds of those present in person or by phone shall constitute approval of a recommendation.
- The MassGap Project Committee will at all times handle the recommendation process with confidentiality and respect.
- Resumes of women seeking recommendations by MassGap will be screened relative to experience and education pertinent to the position sought.
- Those resumes which in the opinion of the Task Force are appropriate for the most senior positions will be recommended to the Steering Committee for final approval.�
- The application of any individual who is not recommended by a Task Force shall be reviewed by the Steering Committee. Any Steering committee member who is applying for recommendation in that sector should recuse themselves from the matter.
- MassGap will forward the names of recommended candidates to the Governor.� Multiple recommendations, three or more will be submitted per government sector.
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