- Call for assessor nominations.
- Ensure the make-up of the assessment committee meets CCS requirements:
- Local councils may appoint up to two representatives to the assessment committee.
- Each community arts council in the local area has the right to have a representative on the assessment committee.
- Community representatives - ideally membership of the committee should reflect the make-up of the local community, eg young people, recent migrants, Asian residents, and local Māori and Pasifika peoples.
- At least one member must be of Māori descent and have local knowledge of Māori arts activity.
- Provide the assessment committee with the CCS Assessors Guide.
- Book or run assessment committee training workshops
- Consult your assessment committee regarding promotional plans for CCS in your community.