MMTP Monitoring Committee
Governance
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The terms, or purpose, goals, and structure of the MMTP Monitoring Committee, are described in the 'terms of reference', found here.
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This document was drafted by representatives from many community and organization representatives who participated in Committee meetings between November of 2016 and March of 2018. The group has since finalized the document and been signed by members who are interested in participating.
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If your nation did not sign the document, please feel free to continue attending meetings and observing.
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Highlights from TOR
Purpose
The purpose of the MMTP Monitoring committee is to:
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support Indigenous participants effective and meaningful participation in the monitoring of the project
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create a platform for understanding issues of concern to Indigenous participants and Manitoba Hydro in order to collaboratively provide informed advice on how to address issues of concern
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share information in a cooperative and transparent manner relating to the environmental issues of the Project
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Goals
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Manitoba Hydro does what they say they would do and is compliant with licence and certificate conditions with the assistance of the MMTP Monitoring Committee
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The land and water is respected as we use our knowledge to monitor its health
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Leadership, members and staff at my community or organization feel informed about the status of MMTP and information is accessible to those who just want to check in if interested.
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There is a place to discuss topics of interest to us that are beyond MMTP
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Meetings
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Pre Construction and Construction – four times a year
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Operationally – to be determined
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Reporting Function
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Minutes of MMTP Monitoring Committee are shared with:
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Invited participants
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All communities and organizations
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Manitoba Hydro
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Committee members are responsible for
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keeping their respective community or organization informed of information shared and discussions held at committee meetings (please see Appendix A for template)
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sharing community or group feedback and concerns with the MMTP Monitoring Committee at meetings
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Monitors hired by the Committee will share updates with the Committee (template to be developed)
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All subcommittees report to the MMTP Monitoring Committee.