• Collect signed agreements and all signed Gardener Waivers from Community Garden Coordinators;

• Communicates regularly with Community Garden Coordinators;

• Review and approve (where appropriate), in consultation with Parks, all site plans and structure requests from Community Garden Coordinators;

• Assist the Community Garden Coordinator(s) with enforcement issues arising from the Community Gardens Guidelines, and will work with the Community Gardener Coordinator(s) and the gardeners, whenever possible, to assist them in resolving the issue; and

• Provide support to gardeners regarding advertising and promotion opportunities for community garden events and projects.

Community Garden Coordinator:

• Read and sign the Garden Coordinator Agreement;

• Collect gardener fees and pay the City;

• Responsible for communication with all gardeners in their respective community garden;

• Would ensure that all gardeners have signed Gardener Waivers and remain in compliance with Code of Conduct;

• Contact Environment and Sustainability Coordinator for assistance and support if concerns, questions or complaints arise;

• Consult with Environment and Sustainability Coordinator before erecting permanent or semi-permanent structures within the garden, including fences, sheds, and additional signage;

• Take responsibility for the collective management of the community garden, including sourcing garden materials for the garden after the initial setup and maintaining all paths within the garden;

• Make sure the community garden is well maintained;

• Encourage gardeners in the community garden to obey the Community Garden Guidelines;

• Oversee compliance of the Code of Conduct by gardeners within the community gardens; and

• If any violation of the above Code of Conduct is found, discuss the matter with the gardener. If necessary, discuss the issue with Environment and Sustainability Coordinator who may issue a written notice to the gardener.

Gardeners:

• Read and adhere to the Community Garden Guidelines;

• Sign Gardener Waiver;

• Follow the direction of the Community Garden Coordinator regarding the guidelines;

• Contact the Community Garden Coordinator with any concerns and questions;

• Contact Environment and Sustainability Coordinator only for unresolved issues with the Community Garden Coordinator;

• Dispose of gardener litter (i.e. wrappers, uneaten food, cups, etc.); and

• If there are no compost bins, leave garden waste materials (i.e. plant and tree trimmings as well as brush, leaves, stumps, etc.) at the roadside for pickup by City of Windsor based on the Yard Materials Collection schedule for each Garden.