Objective:
The primary objective of Councillor peer assessment is self-development, seeking to identify areas where Councillors can improve performance and recognize and build on strengths. Constructive feedback is an important tool to assist Councillors to measure how well they are performing their duties and contributing to the work of Council as a whole. By using this feedback to focus on strengthening individual performance, Councillors can enhance the overall effectiveness of Council.
In addition, the summary report submitted to the Governance Committee and the CDSS Council can provide valuable insight to skill gaps or training issues that ought to be addressed to ensure that Council continues to function at a high level.
Communication measures the willingness of a Councilor to freely express an opinion on matters before Council, the Councillors respect for the contribution of others and capacity to contribute meaningfully to Council discussions.
Instructions:
All answers will be held in confidence and anonymously by the CDSS Executive Assistant. You are asked to rate yourself and your peers honestly and in the spirit of constructive criticism. Please rank your answers as follows:
Outstanding = Commendable performance widely recognized by peers
Meets expectations = Good / Average performance
Below expectations = Needs improvement
Unacceptable = Significant performance issues that warrant immediate attention
N/A = Not able to rate
Additional comments to clarify a rating, or provide constructive suggestions for personal improvement, should be included.
*Mandatory comments are required for scores “Below Expectations”, “Unacceptable” or “N/A”.