Terms of Reference

1. To foster the establishment and maintenance of a high level of professional competency and ethical behaviour for those engaged in the presentation of weather and weather warnings to the public (i. e. weathercasters).

2. To ensure that the qualifications of Canadian weathercasters endorsed by the Society are credible by:

2.1. defining, maintaining and revising as necessary, the requirements and criteria for CMOS endorsement of weathercasters in radio, television or both;

2.2. arranging for peer review of the applications for endorsement and, following Council approval of the recommendations, advising applicants of the decisions made; and

2.3. maintaining a list of CMOS Endorsed Weathercasters.

Committee Level: This is a Council-appointed Committee.

Mode of Operation: The Committee will normally work and meet by e-mail and will hold at least one teleconference per year. It may also appoint ad hoc working or study groups as required.

Membership and Terms of Office: There shall be 3 or more members of the committee, each appointed for a three-year term with the option to renew. 

Report: The Committee will produce an annual report in accordance with Appendix III to the By-Laws.

Approved by CMOS Council: September 23, 2004

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