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Introduction
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BIA Overview |
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- Definitions:
- Business Improvement Areas (BIAs)
- City of Toronto BIA Office
- Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA)
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Board of Management Overview |
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- Main Functions and Responsibilities
- BIA Membership
- BIA General Membership Information Requests
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Creating Your BIA Procedural By-Law |
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- Introduction and Background
- Rules of Procedure
- Preamble
- General
- Board of Management Officers
- Board Meetings
- Membership Meetings
- Committees of the Board
- Conflict of Interest
- Code of Conduct
- Confidentiality and Privacy of Information
- Standard of Care
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BIA Insurance Coverage |
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- Commercial General Liability Coverage
- Directors & Officers Liability
- Property
- Group (Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas Employee Benefit Package)
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Creating a Business Plan and Budget |
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- Sample: BIA Business Plan Table of Contents
- Sample: Annual General Meeting (AGM) Notice (including simplified budget)
- Sample: Detailed BIA Budget Forms
- Sample: Budget Approval Schedule
- Samples: Financial Statements
- BIA Audit Requirements
- GST Rebates
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Running Effective Meetings |
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- Sample: Board Meeting Agenda
- Robert's Rules of Order - Light Version
- Minute Taking Guidelines
- Sample: Meeting Minutes and Format
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) Requirements
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Funding Sources |
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- City of Toronto BIA Support Program
- Other Funding Sources
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Streetscaping and Capital Projects |
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- BIA Capital Cost-Sharing Program Guidelines
- Financial Processing Procedure
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Interacting with Government and the Community |
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- Community Links
- Locating Property Owner Members
- Key City BIA Contacts
- City Councillors
- Police Divisions
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Hiring Office Staff & Retaining Consultants |
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- Hiring Office Staff
- Samples: Classified Ads
- Sample: Job Description
- Interview Questions
- Retaining Consulting Services: Request for Proposal - Critical Components
- Samples: Requests for Proposals
- Sample: Consultant Contract
- Employee or Business Relationship
- Employment Legislation
- GST
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Recruiting and Motivating Volunteers |
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- Volunteer Checklist
- Guide for Developing Volunteer Job Descriptions
- Recruiting and Motivating Volunteers
- Interview Tips
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Writing Funding Proposals |
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- Funding Proposal Writing Strategy
- Fundraising Applications
- Sample Budget Sheet
- "To Do" Checklist
- Application Self-Evaluation Form
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Event Planning, Promotions and Communications |
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- Special Events Checklist
- Key City and Agencies Checklist
- Promotional Ideas
- Cross Promotions
- Sponsorships
- Student Help
- Advertising
- Newsletters
- Guidelines for a BIA website
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TABIA Discount & Affinity Programs |
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- What is TABIA
- Advocacy
- Discounts for Toronto BIA Board Members
- Discounts for Toronto BIA Members
- Education and Information Resources
- Promotional Opportunities
- Networking Opportunities
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Other City Services & Key Contacts |
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- Additional Services Offered by Economic Development
- Key Contacts
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Relevant City of Toronto Municipal Code By-laws, Guidelines and Processes |
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- Relevant City of Toronto Municipal Code By-laws, Guidelines and Processes
- City-wide Graffiti Team
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Other Important City Policies |
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- Code of Conduct for Members of Council
- Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Policies and Sample Acknowledgement form
- Policy on Political Activities
- Requests for Proposals and Tender/Quotation Calls
- Lobbying Disclosure Policy
- Office of the Lobbyist Registrar
- Anti-Racism, Access and Equity Policy Guidelines
- Declaration of Non-Discrimination
- Freedom of Information
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Appendix |
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BIA Operating Handbook 
