The Charter outlines the purpose, governance, principles, key stakeholders, roles and responsibilities for a specific group of collaborators that are part of the LIP. It serves as a reference of authority for the future of the LIP. The Charter is developed between the partners of the LIP Core Team.

Overview

(Summarise origin and overall intent for this charter)

Purpose

(What outcome is this group charged with producing and why? What are deliverables? How will success be evaluated?)

Membership and Representation

(What constituency does this group represent? Is there another group to which they have obligations and what are they? Who are the members of the group – include appendix with their names and who they represent?)

Governance

(What is the group authorized to do? Include limitations and oversight. How are decisions to be made and by whom?)

Meeting Times and Milestones

(What are the expected meetings? Establish milestones for completion and reporting. Include meeting agenda protocols and responsibilities.)

Roles and Responsibilities

(Define the different roles, e.g. chairperson, member, coordinator, etc. Include specific expectations and activities.)

General Principles of Collaboration

The following general operating principles are proposed to guide the Committee’s deliberations:

(List any guidelines, principles, etc.)