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Advisory Council Charter
Governance DocumentVersion 1.0Approved
Available July 15
Published
June 2026
Last Updated
June 2026
Document Owner
HCRF Governance Committee
Approval Authority
HCRF Executive Board
Document Summary
The Advisory Council Charter establishes the role, composition, responsibilities, operating principles, and ethical obligations of the Advisory Council supporting the State of Kashmir Crafts 2026 assessment. The Council serves as an independent source of guidance and expertise, helping ensure that the assessment remains credible, inclusive, evidence-based, and aligned with the interests of the broader crafts ecosystem.
Why This Document Exists
The State of Kashmir Crafts assessment seeks to represent diverse stakeholder perspectives. The Advisory Council provides strategic guidance, strengthens public trust, and helps maintain transparency throughout the assessment process.
Who Should Use It
- Advisory Council Members
- Assessment Secretariat
- Expert Review Panel
- Fellows
- Institutional Partners
Document Scope
Council purpose and mandate
Membership criteria
Selection procedures
Terms of appointment
Meeting protocols
Ethical obligations
Conflict management
Reporting responsibilities
Public communications
Council Responsibilities
Advise on assessment priorities
Review methodology
Strengthen stakeholder engagement
Support institutional outreach
Promote transparency
Review emerging findings
Document Workflow
1
Member Nomination
2
Appointment
3
Orientation
4
Council Meetings
5
Recommendations
6
Assessment Support
7
Annual Review
Version Control
Current Version
1.0
Change Log
v1.0June 2026
Initial Approval
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Available July 15
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