An integral part of Phase 2 will be Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Liaison positions that will work with each of the four Panels of Expertise. One staff member from each of the four strategy focus areas will be appointed by the Deputy Minister of DNR to each Panel of Expertise as Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Liaison.
The role of the DNR Liaison includes:
- Increasing awareness, understanding and appreciation of issues, concerns and recommendations within DNR branches
- Broadening DNR's ability to accommodate new external technical perspectives in order to realize DNR Strategy 2010 vision
- Familiarity with new sources of strategy content and inputs to ensure the Phase 3 strategy process reflects the guiding principles of Strategy 2010
- Continuity and integrity of information developed in Phase 2 Report transfers to Phase 3 Strategy document
- Recognizing that DNR is one contributor among many whose input and expertise will help shape the success of the new DNR Strategy 2010
DNR Liaison qualifications include:
- Demonstrated ability to speak with high-level of expertise in the corresponding DNR Strategy 2010 focus area
- Scientific and/or technical content specialist
- Capacity to present broad, global persectives and trends in strategy focus area
- Demonstrated understanding and behaviour in alignment with Guiding Principles and direction of DNR Strategy 2010
- Capacity to act as an ambassador and cultivate the Guiding Principles of Strategy 2010 in their respective DNR branch area
- Demonstrated peer/community recognition of their high ethical standards and integrity in inter-personal interactions.