ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC)

ALUS is intended to cater to the individual needs of communities and resident producers and an important aspect of this is the Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC is made up of at least 50% local producers, ensuring that local needs are paramount. 

The PAC is made up of at least 50% local producers, with the remainder filled by local government and those within the community with the environmental knowledge to implement the programs effectively. The composition of the PAC is important to ensure that the many perspectives of the community and the local context are at the forefront of ALUS program development. The varied expertise of the members allows them to make well informed decisions with respect to the local economy, environment, and community.

A member of the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of the local ALUS program. Saddle Hills County PAC members will be expected to:

• Attend regular meetings to oversee the governance and administration of the Saddle Hills County ALUS Program.
• Promote the ALUS Program within their agricultural network, including to other producers and agricultural businesses, and within strategic areas, as outlined by the ALUS Program Coordinator.
• Participate in occasional ALUS events within the community and be active in community engagement efforts. 
• Assist with developing and implementing ALUS projects with interested producers.

As a whole, the Partnership Advisory Committee will be responsible for deciding which ALUS projects move forward and the amount of funding allocated to projects. The PAC is also responsible for:

• Ensuring that selected projects meet ALUS environmental and acreage targets, and align with the ALUS guidelines and funding criteria.
• Selecting and communicating with volunteers and producers to assist with the program and selected projects.
• Conducting site visits to determine which areas of land on the identified parcel would be best suited for selected ALUS projects.
• Managing the payments to producers to modify or improve their land as part of the project.
• Local fundraising efforts, including the solicitation of matching funds required to meet funding criteria.
• Creating local priorities and targets.
• Complying with all ALUS guidelines and criteria.
• Providing quarterly operational reports and bi-annual final financial activity and narrative reports to ALUS.
• Implementing a Participant Agreement with producers, outlining how environmental improvements will be made on their land in accordance with ALUS guidelines.
• Supporting the third-party verification of a selection of Projects annually for the purpose of funder assurance as directed by the Regional Hub Manager and in accordance with the verification process as provided by ALUS. 
• Participate in program management events organized by ALUS.
• Select eligible ALUS Projects in the community, in accordance with selection criteria.