Policy 6.10.3 Advocacy

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Policy – 6.10.3 Advocacy Page 1 
 
Policy: 6.10.3 
Approved By: Trust Council 
Approval Date: September 12, 2012 
Amendment Date(s):  September 30, 2013 
Policy Holder: Director of Trust Area Services 
 
ADVOCACY 
Purpose 
1. To provide guidelines for advocacy activities in the context of legislation and policy. 
2. To define policies and procedures for effective advocacy.  
3. To ensure that advocacy positions are credible and supported by public process. 
4. To clarify roles and responsibilities for implementing this policy, for the benefit of Islands Trust as well 
as the public and agencies involved in advocacy in the Islands Trust area. 
 
Background 
 
The Islands Trust Act establishes that the Object of the Islands Trust is to preserve and protect the Trust Area 
and its unique amenities and environment in cooperation with others. Based on this legislated mandate, Trust 
Council encourages cooperation by all levels of government, First Nations, industry, business, not-for-profit 
and community groups to act in ways that advance the Object, using a variety of strategies, such as protocol 
agreements, letters of understanding and advocacy. All levels of government, First Nations, non-profit 
agencies, businesses, property owners, residents and visitors share responsibility for the preservation and 
protection of the unique environment and amenities of the Trust Area. 
 
A. Definitions 
In this policy, 
1. “Advocacy” is the act of influencing and/or seeking cooperation with other agencies and 
decision-makers about laws, regulations, policies, programs, budgets, priorities, and other 
decisions relevant to the Islands Trust mandate. 
 
2. “Islands Trust bodies” are the legal entities within the organizational structure of the Islands 
Trust, including Trust Council, local trust committees, council committees and the Islands Trust 
Conservancy Board. 
 
3. “Consultation” is the act of seeking comment on a proposed position or program, or other 
decision and then considering input received. 
 
B. Policy 
1. From Communications Policy 6.10.2: “In all communications, staff and trustees should identify 
whether they are representing a Local Trust Committee, the Executive Committee, Trust 
Council, or the Islands Trust Conservancy Board” or speaking as an independent elected official 
or private citizen.” 
 

 
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2. Islands Trust bodies will conduct their advocacy activities in a manner that enhances Islands 
Trust’s reputation as an organization that works proactively, constructively and collaboratively 
to advance the Object in an informed, organized, respectful, and transparent way. 
 
3. Islands Trust bodies will ensure that their advocacy positions are consistent with the Islands 
Trust Act, the Object and established policy and are supported by a resolution of Trust Council, 
Executive Committee, Islands Trust Conservancy Board or local trust committee.  
 
4. Islands Trust bodies will ensure that their advocacy

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