Follow this link to a new document on the web site of the Canadian
Conservation Institute -
http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/crc/articles/terms-mandat/index-eng.aspx
Writing a terms of reference for planning projects: a guide for cultural and
heritage groups.
Cultural and heritage groups looking to open a new facility or launch a
major program may wonder where to begin the planning for such a large
undertaking. The best first step is to develop a terms of reference to guide
the planning efforts.
The pages that follow set out The basics of what a terms of reference is,
why an organization might need one, and who should be involved in developing
it. The process goes through the various steps a group should follow to
develop an effective terms of reference. Finally, Section by section works
through each of the key parts of a terms of reference—what information to
include, the key questions to answer, and key players to involve.
Iona McCraith
Preservation Consultant
Archives Association of Ontario
Tel: (705) 277-1309 Fax: (705) 277-2091
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