「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/長者/復康 *」服務專責委員會

功能

1. 參與有關「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/長者/ 復康 *」服務的政策制訂及策劃；
2. 協調「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/長者/ 復康 *」服務，反映服務機構及使用者的意見及需要；
3. 評估本港「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/ 長者/ 復康 *」服務的需要，向政府、會員機構及公眾反映；
4. 整理及分析有關「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/長者/復康 *」服務的數據；
5. 檢討「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/長者/復康 *」服務，推動實證研究及評估服務的成效；
6. 為「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/長者/復康 *」服務機構提供分享經驗的機會，就良好服務模式作出建議；
7. 與機構推動「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/長者/復康 *」的先導及創新服務；
8. 與相關的團體及組織合作，建立伙伴關係;
9. 加強與國際及地區相關團體的聯繫及交流，以促進「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/長者/復康 *」服務的發展，並監察相關國際公約的落實情況。

組成、主席及任期

1. 16位經由有提供或參與「家庭及社區/兒童及青少年/長者/復康 *服務」的會員機構提名及選舉產生的成員；
2. 不多於6位增選成員；
3. 主席及副主席由互選產生；
4. 服務發展業務總監列席；
5. 經選舉產生及增選的成員任期為2年**;
6. 任何代表同一機構的成員最多可經選舉或增選連任2屆；
7. 委員會可填補成員空缺至其任期完結。

交代、報告、會議及立場

1. 各委員會由服務發展常設委員會協調向執行委員會交代及提交每年工作計劃；
2. 各委員會每年須通過服務發展常設委員會向執行委員會提交報告；
3. 各委員會主席為服務發展常設委員會的當然成員，推動跨服務的協調和發展事宜，共同促進服務發展和協調，以落實社聯的整體發展策略和政策；
4. 各委員會每年舉行不少於4次會議，會議之法定人數為該委員會之3分1人；
5. 各委員會主席及有關業務總監為「家庭及社區 / 兒童及青少年 / 長者 / 復康服務」專責委員會發言人，惟在重大及具爭議性的立場上，應諮詢執行委員會的意見，執行委員會有權確認或否決有關立場。

* 復康服務的專責委員會將與香港復康聯會的管理委員會選舉合併，所列的職權範圍及委員會的組成只供參考。

** 在首屆委員會的選舉，最高票數當選的一半委員任期２年，其餘當選的任期1年。 在這原則下，一半增選委員任期２年，另一半任期1 年。

Specialized Committees on Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service / Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service *

1. To participate in the policy formulation and planning of Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service / Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service*;
2. To co-ordinate Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service / Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service* and reflect the views and needs of service agencies and users;
3. To assess the needs for Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service/ Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service*, and inform the Government, member agencies and the public of the needs;
4. To compile and analysedata on Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service / Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service*;
5. To conduct review on Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service/ Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service*, promote evidence-based researches and assess the effectiveness of services;
6. To provide forum for agencies providing Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service / Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service* to share experience and to recommend good practices;
7. To promote pioneering and innovative services in Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service / Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service* together with service agencies;
8. To form partnership with concerned groups and organizations;
9. To foster networks and exchanges with international and regional counterparts for the advancement of Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service / Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service*, and monitor the application of related international conventions.

Composition, Chairperson and Term of Office

1. Sixteen members shall be nominated and elected by Agency Members which provide or participate in Family and Community Service / Children and Youth Service / Elderly Service / Rehabilitation Service*;
2. Not more than six co-opted members shall be appointed by each specialized committee;
3. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from among the members of the respective service specialized committees;
4. Business Director, Service Development shall be in attendance;
5. Elected members and co-opted members shall hold office for two-year term;**
6. No person representing the same agencyshall be eligible for election (or cooption)to the Committee for more than 2 consecutive terms;
7. The Committee may fill vacancies occurring in the Committee for the remaining term of the posts left vacant.

Accountability, Report, Meetings and Spokesperson

1. The Specialized Committee shall, through the co-ordination of the Standing Committee on Service Development, be accountable, and submit annual work plan to the Executive Committee;
2. The specialized committees shall submit annual report to the Executive Committee through the Standing Committee on Service Development;
3. Chairpersons of specialized committees shall be ex-officio members of the Standing Committee on Service Development, so as to enhance the integration of different services, promote the development and coordination of various services, and assist the Standing Committee in implementing overall development strategies and policies of the Council;
4. The specialized committees shall hold no less than 4 meetings each year, 1/3 members present will form a quorum;
5. Chairpersons of the specialized committees and the concerned Business Director and their delegatesshall be the spokespersons of the respective specialized committees. In case of major and controversial issues, they shall consult the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee shall have the power to confirm or override the concerned standpoints.

* The election of the Specialized Committee on Rehabilitation Service will be jointly held with the Management Committee of The Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities, the above terms of reference and composition of committee will only be served as part of the reference for the election.

** In the first election, half of the elected members with higher numbers of votes shall hold office for two-year term, and the other half for one-year term. In line with the same principle, half of the co-opted members shall hold office for two-year term and the other half for one-year term.

社會保障及就業政策專責委員會

目標

推動香港社會保障及就業政策及措施的持續發展及改善。

功能

1. 推動有關社會保障、就業及貧窮的研究，搜集數據，捕捉及整理有關趨勢；
2. 倡導政府部門或有關機構制訂或改善有關社會保障及就業的政策及措施；
3. 制訂方向及策略，讓政策制訂者了解和接納社聯有關社會保障及就業的建議和觀點；
4. 跟進相關政策及措施的實施情況、評估其成果和影響。
5. 加強與國際及地區相關團體的聯繫及交流，推動及監察與社會保障及就業相關國際公約的落實情況。

範圍

各種主要的社會保障及就業政策以及相關的社會現象，包括：

1. 退休、失業、殘障保障；
2. 協助領取綜援人士及弱勢社群就業的措施；
3. 就業、職業訓練及人力發展；
4. 貧窮。

組成、主席及任期

1. 1. 6位經全體機構會員代表及永久個人會員提名及選舉產生的成員；
   2. 不多於2位增選成員；
   3. 主席及副主席由互選產生；
   4. 政策研究及倡議業務總監列席；
   5. 經選舉產生及增選的成員任期為2年*；
   6. 任何代表同一機構的成員最多可經選舉或增選連任2屆；
   7. 委員會可填補成員空缺至其任期完結。

   交代、報告、會議及立場

   1. 委員會直接向政策研究及倡議常設委員會交代及提交每年工作計劃；
   2. 委員會每年須通過政策研究及倡議常設委員會向執行委員會提交報告；
   3. 委員會每年舉行不少於4次會議，會議之法定人數為該委員會之3分1人；
   4. 委員會主席及有關業務總監為社會保障及就業政策專責委員會發言人，惟在重大及具爭議性的立場上，應諮詢政策研究及倡議常設委員會或執行委員會的意見，執行委員會有權確認或否決有關立場。
   * 在首屆委員會的選舉，最高票數當選的一半委員任期２年，其餘當選的任期1年。 在這原則下，一半增選委員任期２年，另一半任期1 年。

Specialized Committee on Social Security and Employment Policy

Functions

1. To promote researches related to social security, employment and poverty, collect data and analyze the trends;
2. To advocate for the formulation and implementation of policies and measures related to social security and employment;
3. To formulate directions and strategies to enhance policy makers’ understanding of and acceptance to Council’s recommendations and viewpoints on social security and employment;
4. To monitor the implementation and evaluate the impact of related policies and measures;
5. To foster networking and exchanges with international and regional counterparts and to promote and monitor the observance of major international conventions related to social security and employment.

Scope

Major issues related to social security and employment policy, include:

1. Retirement, unemployment, disability protection;
2. Measures to enhance employment of CSSA and disadvantaged groups;
3. Employment, vocational training and manpower development;
4. Poverty.

Composition, Chairperson and Term of Office

1. Six members of the Standing Committee shall be nominated and elected by Agency Members and Life Members;
2. Not more than two co-opted members shall be appointed by the Specialized Committee;
3. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from among the members of the Specialized Committee;
4. The Director of Policy Research and Advocacy shall be in attendance;
5. Elected and co-opted members shall hold office for two-year term*;
6. No person representing the same agency shall be eligible for election or co-option to the Committee for more than 2 consecutive terms;
7. The Committee may fill vacancies occurring in the committee for the remaining term of the posts left vacant.

Accountability, Report, Meetings and Spokesperson

1. The Specialized Committee shall be directly accountable to, and submit annual work plan to the Standing Committee on Policy Research and Advocacy;
2. The Specialized Committee shall submit annual report to theExecutive Committeethrough the Standing Committee on Policy Research and Advocacy;
3. The Specialized Committee shall hold no less than 4 meetings each year, 1/3 members present will form a quorum;
4. The Chairperson of the Specialized Committee and the concerned Business Directorshall be the spokespersons of the Specialized Committee. In case of major and controversial issues, they shall consult the Standing Committee on Policy Research and Advocacy or the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee shall have the power to confirm or override the concerned standpoints.

* In the first election, half of the elected members with higher numbers of votes shall hold office for two-year term, and the other half for one-year term. In line with the same principle, half of the co-opted members shall hold office for two-year term and the other half for one-year term.

社會發展專責委員會

目標

就香港的社會發展進行研究、搜集數據、分析趨勢及作出建議。

功能

1. 制訂方向及策略，就本地社會發展搜集數據，捕捉及整理有關趨勢；
2. 定期制訂社會發展指數及更新社會發展指標系統；
3. 參考社會發展指數的結果，制訂改善有關政策及措施的建議，推動社會發展及提高市民生活質素；
4. 制訂方向及策略，發展有關社區及不同社群的數據庫；
5. 跟進有關社會發展的政策及建議的實施情況、評估其成果和影響。
6. 建議方向及策略，讓政策制訂者了解和接納社聯有關社會發展的建議和觀點。
7. 加強與國際及地區相關團體的聯繫及交流，推動及監察與社會發展相關國際公約的落實情況。

範圍

有關社會發展及個別社群的發展，包括：

1. 第三部門發展及社區建設；
2. 持續發展；
3. 社會資本；
4. 家庭政策；
5. 兩性平等。

組成、主席及任期

1. 6位經全體機構代表及永久個人會員提名及選舉產生的成員
2. 不多於2位增選成員；
3. 主席及副主席由互選產生；
4. 政策研究及倡議業務總監列席；
5. 經選舉產生及增選的成員任期為2年*;
6. 任何代表同一機構的成員最多可經選舉或增選連任2屆；
7. 委員會可填補成員空缺至其任期完結。

交代、報告、會議及立場

1. 委員會直接向政策研究及倡議常設委員會交代及提交每年工作計劃；
2. 委員會每年須通過政策研究及倡議常設委員會向執行委員會提交報告；
3. 委員會每年舉行不少於4次會議，會議之法定人數為該委員會之3分1人；
4. 委員會主席及有關業務總監為社會發展專責委員會發言人，惟在重大及具爭議性的立場上，應諮詢政策研究及倡議常設委員會或執行委員會的意見，執行委員會有權確認或否決有關立場。

* 在首屆委員會的選舉，最高票數當選的一半委員任期２年，其餘當選的任期1年。 在這原則下，一半增選委員任期２年，另一半任期1 年。

Specialized Committee on Social Development

Functions

1. To formulate directions and strategies for the collection of data and analysis of trends related to local social development;
2. To update the Social Development Index and the Social Development Indicator System regularly;
3. To formulate recommendations for the improvement of policies and measures for enhancing social development and people’s quality of life, with reference to the Social Development Index;
4. To formulate directions and strategies for the establishment of data bank on community and various population groups;
5. To monitor and evaluate the implementation and the impact of policies and measures related to social development;
6. To recommend directions and strategies to enhance policy makers’ understanding of and acceptance to Council’s recommendations and viewpoints on social development;
7. To foster networking and exchanges with international and regional counterparts and to promote and monitor the observance of major international conventions related to social development.

Scope

Social development and the development of individual population groups, include :

1. Development of the third sector and community building;
2. Sustainable development;
3. Social capital;
4. Family policy;
5. Gender equality.

Composition, Chairperson and Term of Office

1. Six members of the Standing Committee shall be nominated and elected by Agency Members and Life Members;
2. Not more than two co-opted members shall be appointed by the Standing Committee;
3. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from among the members of the Specialized Committee;
4. The Director of Policy Research and Advocacy shall be in attendance;
5. Elected and co-opted members shall hold office for two-year term*;
6. No person representing the same agency shall be eligible for election or co-option to the Committee for more than 2 consecutive terms;
7. The Committee may fill vacancies occurring in the committee for the remaining term of the posts left vacant.

Accountability, Report, Meetings and Spokesperson

1. The Specialized Committee shall be directly accountable to, and submit annual work plan to the Standing Committee on Policy Research and Advocacy;
2. The Specialized Committee shall submit annual report to the Executive Committee through the Standing Committee on Policy Research and Advocacy;
3. The Specialized Committee shall hold no less than 4 meetings each year, 1/3 members present will form a quorum;
4. The Chairperson of the Specialized Committee and the concerned Business Directorshall be the spokespersons of the Specialized Committee. In case of major and controversial issues, they shall consult the Standing Committee on Policy Research and Advocacy or the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee shall have the power to confirm or override the concerned standpoints.

* In the first election, half of the elected members with higher numbers of votes shall hold office for two-year term, and the other half for one-year term. In line with the same principle, half of the co-opted members shall hold office for two-year term and the other half for one-year term.

Steering Committee on Caring Company Scheme
「商界展關懷」督導委員會

Background

The relationship between the business and the voluntary sector has been under-developed. Outside of limited corporate philanthropy, most businesses and charities have little contact. Until recently, the pressure of globalization has begun to shift the paradigm and the relationship between the two sectors has changed fundamentally. Hong Kong is increasingly looking to the private and the voluntary sectors to take up greater responsibility for maintaining a healthy community. Developing social capital and business assets together may be the most powerful potential of all.

Purpose and objectives of the project

“Caring Company Scheme” is a Partnership Scheme promoting public and corporate giving, volunteering and support for the community. It is specifically geared to encouraging and promoting partnerships between corporate and charitable sectors. It promotes good practices for corporate citizenship and philanthropy that are realistic and credible for both corporations and the community.

Terms of Reference of the Steering Committee

1. Aims and Functions
   • To steer the project implementation, development and promotion.
   • To advocate Corporate Social Responsibility and to drive for community involvement.
   • To determine the criteria for being a “Caring Company” and the partnering organizations.
   • To appoint an adjudication panel to assess companies and organizations who apply for joining the scheme.
   • To evaluate the effectiveness of the project.
   • To advise the continuation and future development of the project.
2. Composition
   • Membership of the Committee should include 8 to 12 members excluding the Chief Executive and staff of HKCSS, with a quorum of at least 3 persons. The members shall include:
   • Chairperson of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service,
   • Personnel committed to social service from the business sector,
   • Representative(s) from Agency Members of the Council,
   • Other co-opted members who have interest in and have expertise to advise on the project.

   Office-bearer
   The Committee shall elect amongst its members a Chairperson.

3. Terms of service
   • All members appointed by the HKCSS shall serve office for a term of two years,
   • There is no limitation on the number of terms held by each member,
   • The Chief Executive of HKCSS shall be in attendance,
   • The Committee shall fill casual vacancies occurring in the committee for the remaining term of the posts let vacant.
   • The Committee shall be dissolved when the project ends.
4. Meetings
   • The Committee may regulate its meetings as and when need arises

Steering Committee on HKCSS WiseGiving
社聯惠施•捐獻文化督導委員會

Objective
To cultivate a WiseGiving culture in Hong Kong, advocate proactive giving, enhance charity accountability and transparency.

Functions

1. To steer the development, implementation and promotion of HKCSS WiseGiving.
2. To advocate proactive giving and to drive for community involvement through the charity account service.
3. To formulate directions and strategies for enhancing charity accountability and transparency.
4. To appoint an independent committee to steer the investigation of public complaints as when necessary.
5. To evaluate the effectiveness of HKCSS WiseGiving and to advise of its sustainable development.

Composition
Membership of the Committee should include 6 to 12 members excluding the Chief Executive and staff of HKCSS, with a quorum of at least 3 persons. Members shall include:

1. Chairperson, Vice-Chairman, Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Legal Advisor of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service;
2. A representative of the Standing Committee on Partnership and Public Engagement
3. Personnel committed to advance philanthropy;
4. Other co-opted members who have interest in and have expertise to advice on the services and campaigns initiated by HKCSS WiseGiving.

Office-bearer
The Chairperson shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of HKCSS.

Terms of Service

1. All members appointed shall serve office for a term of two years.
2. There is no limitation on the number of terms held by each member.
3. The Committee shall fill casual vacancies occurring in the committee for the remaining term of the posts left vacant.
4. The Committee shall be dissolved when HKCSS WiseGiving winds up.

Meetings

1. The Committee may regulate its meetings as and when need arises.

Steering Committee for the HKCSS Institute
HKCSS Institute 督導委員會

1. Project Objectives
• To excel as a lifelong learning platform and a cross professional knowledge building centre for the NGO sector and NGO practitioners in NGO management and service delivery.
2. Functions
   • To steer the development, implementation and promotion of the HKCSSI
   • To encourage NGO capacity building and promote a culture of learning
   • To enhance the HKCSSI as a hub for modern management technology in NGOs’ quest for efficiency
   • To advise the course development for the HKCSSI
   • To evaluate the effectiveness of the HKCSSI
   • To advise the continuation and future development of the HKCSSI
3. Composition of Membership
   The Committee should include 6 to 9 members, appointed by the ExCo of HKCSS, including
   • A Chairperson appointed by the ExCo of the HKCSS
   • A representative from the Standing Committee on Sector & Capacity Development
   • Personnel committed to social service from the academic / business sector
   • Representative(s) from Agency Members of the Council
   • Other co-opted members who have interest in and have expertise to advise on the institute
   • A senior staff from Sector and Capacity Development shall act as secretariat for the Committee
4. Terms of Office
   • All members shall serve office for a term of two years, except for the representative from the Standing Committee whose term will expire simultaneously with that in the Standing Committee
   • All members shall be eligible for re-appointment
   • The Committee shall fill casual vacancies occurring in the Committee for the remaining term of the posts left vacant.
   • The Committee shall be dissolved when the Institute ceases to exist
5. Meetings
• The Committee may regulate its meetings as and when need arises.
6. Accountability
   • The Committee shall provide a written report to Standing Committee on Sector & Capacity Development of the HKCSS at least once a year.

Advisory Committee on HKCSS – HSBC Social Enterprise Business Centre
社聯-匯豐社會企業商務中心諮詢委員會

Aims and Objectives

1. To advise on the strategic development of the Social Enterprise Business Centre (SEBC)
2. To oversee the operation of the SEBC
3. To advice on the work of the HKCSS work in promoting social enterprise and social entrepreneurship in Hong Kong.

Membership

1. The Advisory Committee is composed of at least 6, but not more than 10 members, including the Chief Executive of HKCSS (or designate) who should be an ex-officio member of the Committee.
2. The Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and at least 3 other members would be appointed by the Executive Committee of the HKCSS.
3. The Advisory Committee may co-opt members to fill the vacancies.

Terms of Office

1. All members of the Advisory Committee shall serve for a two-year term and shall be eligible for re-appointment.

Formation of Task Groups

1. The Advisory Committee will form task groups whenever necessary to address concerned issues.

Management Committee for Internet Learning Resource Centre
互聯網學習支援中心管理委員會

Objective of the Management Committee

To guide corporate strategy, monitor organisational and managerial performance, and to ensure appropriate stewardship of the ILRC.

Duration

Members are appointed to a 3-year term from 1 Feb 2011 to 31 January 2014. Appointments are renewable.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Management Committee are:-

• Approval of business strategies and directions; business plans and budget developed by the management team;
• Oversee the operation and deliverables of the Internet Learning Support Programme to be in line with the funding and service agreement with the Government;
• Monitoring agreed performance measures linked to the organisation's strategies;
• Ensuring that stewardship frameworks, including establishment of policies on risk management, financial controls, internal controls, compliance and public reporting, are in place;
• Accepting accountability and responsibility to stakeholders of the organisation;
• Being transparent, including communicating to members, stakeholders and the public, and making information available upon request;
• Enhancing the reputation of the organisation in the community.

Frequency of Meeting

• More frequent meetings will be expected at the initial stage of the establishment of the organisation. Afterwards, meetings will be convened quarterly for regular progress reporting and overall steering.

Co-option

• The Management Committee may recommend up to 5 persons for ExCo to appoint as co-opted members of the Management Committee.

Formation of Sub-committee & Advisory committee

• The Management Committee may appoint sub-committee(s) and advisory committee(s) as it considers necessary for securing the efficient discharge of its functions, and may delegate to any such committee, any of its powers and duties.

Declaration of Interests

• To ensure impartiality, the members of the Management Committee should declare interests in discussion and decision making when potential conflict of interests is speculated. A code of conduct and a written conflict of interest policy will be formulated and enforced to ensure that members agree to the obligations which they are undertaking.

Information Technology Business Committee
資訊科技商務委員會

Aims and Objectives

1. To govern the operation of Information Technology Resource Centre (ITRC) Limited.
2. To advise the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the Council on
   • Social policy issues related to the information and communication technology
   • Promotion of development, proper deployment and application of information and communication technology in the social service sector

Membership

1. The 3 Directors of Information Technology Resource Centre Limited (ITRC Limited) appointed by ExCo.
2. One of the 3 Directors of ITRC Limited would be appointed by ExCo as Chairperson of ITBC.
3. 7 other members appointed by the ExCo.
4. Head of staff of ITRC Limited (in attendance, has no voting rights).

Terms of Office

1. All members of the Committee shall serve for a two-year term and shall be eligible for re-appointment.

Formation of Task Groups

1. The Committee will form task groups whenever necessary to address concerned issues.

Meeting

1. The quorum of each committee meeting is 4, excluding in-attendance member
2. At least one director has to be present in committee meeting
3. In case the Chairman is absent, one of the other two directors has to chair the meeting.