Purpose: To promote a healthy lifestyle and the overall well being of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in the area - South Labrador Coast (L’Anse au Clair – Normans Bay), on the Straits Eastern Side (New Ferolle – Reef’s Harbor), and on the North East portion of the Northern Peninsula (Englee to Main Brook). Process: To increase awareness and promote activities leading to healthier choices. Composition: The coalition may include community agencies, Labrador-Grenfell Health staff, local government, service groups, local businesses and community volunteers. Sub-committees will organize and address priority areas. Reporting: Minutes from each meeting is the responsibility of the Secretary and will be circulated to each member. Sub-committee meeting minutes will be documented and sent to the Co-Chairs. A copy will be placed on file for future reference. The wellness activity tracking form (for community grants) will be forwarded on completion of initiative. The Coalition work plan will be developed annually and reviewed quarterly. The Treasurer’s report will be presented at each meeting. Meetings: There will be at least quarterly steering committee meetings with at least one general membership meeting a year (annual conference). Other meetings can be called at the discretion of the Co-Chairs. Quorum: A quorum equals 50% +1. In the event there is no quorum, the meeting can be either postponed for the next scheduled time, or those present (a minimum of four) will continue with the meeting, deferring the finalization of the decisions following contact with the remainder of the steering committee via email/faxing for each individual response. Terms of Office:
Co-Chairs of the Coalition and sub-committees will be held for a two-year period with changes occurring during alternate years.
Secretary position – two years
Treasurer position – two years
Members of the Steering Committee will consist of the Coalition Co-Chairs and the Co-Chairs of the each of the subcommittee, Treasurer and Secretary. Finances: The Coalition funding will be administered by the Bank of Montreal. Two signatures are required for all expenditures. However, the Coalition will have three individuals with signing authority: two Co-Chairs and the Treasurer. Requests for funding (Community Grants Program) must be submitted to a Co-Chair using the appropriate application. A decision on the request will be made by members of the Steering Committee. In the event these individuals cannot meet, decisions requiring funds of no more than $250.00 can be made by Co-Chairs without a quorum. | 
