PARTNERSHIP Partnership is achieved when community groups work with each other and with individuals to plan and deliver programs, projects or services. A dispute resolution letter may be requested. ACCESSIBILITY (OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC) Accessibility is achieved when the programs, services, activities, or events are actively promoted to encourage the participation of all residents of the community; any fees charged are appropriate/reasonable; and the programs, services, activities, or events are made open to the general public. EFFECTIVENESS Effectiveness is achieved when the impacts or outcomes of a service, project or program can be clearly identified and measured and are found to be both consistent with the mandate and would be positive for the community. applicant’s To be categorized as providing an acceptable level of effectiveness, the applicant must demonstrate, at a minimum: That the objectives, which may include a mission statement or applicant’s mandate, are clearly stated That the programs, projects and services developed are consistent with the objectives or mission statement applicant’s That the applicant operates programs, projects or services on a self-sufficient basis where possible That the applicant evaluates services, projects and programs with input from participants That the applicant operates in a cost-effective manner and establishes a business plan ACCOUNTABILITY Accountability is achieved when the applicant exhibits sound management and financial practices and responds to the changing needs of the community. To provide an acceptable level of accountability, the applicant must demonstrate at a minimum:
PARTNERSHIP Partnership is achieved when community groups work with each other and with individuals to plan and deliver programs, projects or services. A dispute resolution letter may be requested. ACCESSIBILITY (OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC) Accessibility is achieved when the programs, services, activities, or events are actively promoted to encourage the participation of all residents of the community; any fees charged are appropriate/reasonable; and the programs, services, activities, or events are made open to the general public. EFFECTIVENESS Effectiveness is achieved when the impacts or outcomes of a service, project or program can be clearly identified and measured and are found to be both consistent with the applicant’s mandate and would be positive for the community. To be categorized as providing an acceptable level of effectiveness, the applicant must demonstrate, at a minimum: That the applicant’s objectives, which may include a mission statement or mandate, are clearly stated That the programs, projects and services developed are consistent with the applicant’s objectives or mission statement That the applicant operates programs, projects or services on a self-sufficient basis where possible That the applicant evaluates services, projects and programs with input from participants That the applicant operates in a cost-effective manner and establishes a business plan ACCOUNTABILITY Accountability is achieved when the applicant exhibits sound management and financial practices and responds to the changing needs of the community. To provide an acceptable level of accountability, the applicant must demonstrate at a minimum: