GOVERNANCE

SOAR is a partnership of business and community leaders, grant makers, organizations, schools, governments, parents and faith-based groups in Seattle and King County. SOAR’s Partnership Council, Coordinating Committee and partner groups guide its direction and growth as a community-wide initiative.

The Partnership Council is comprised of key leaders in partner agencies. This group meets on a quarterly basis and provides policy oversight and support to the initiative.

The Coordinating Committee is also comprised of key leaders from partner organizations. This group meets on a monthly basis and provides strategic oversight, input and decision-making support to the ongoing operation of the SOAR partnership. The Coordinating Committee also charters, approves and oversees the activities of SOAR Action Teams.

SOAR Action Teams are comprised of community partners and focus on the implementation of specific strategies that advance the goals of the respective Action Agendas.  Action Teams are subcommittees of the Coordinating committee and submit work plans and outcome reports to the Coordinating Committee.

As a collaborative, SOAR values each partner equally and is committed to the principle of inclusive group decision-making.

See SOAR Organization chart.