I think it would be helpful to have some documentation that we can point someone to if they are joining the council that introduces them to the things they need to know to quickly and effectively participate. Generally it might include:
What is the handoff procedure?
Links to documentation about different processes and policy, and what they should read up on.
Information about how the Council operates, and how the new person can hit the ground running.
Where to go to figure out what the council is working on right now.
Suggestions on how to communicate with their subteams, and somehow "be visible" so that we maintain open lines of communication between project members and the council.
Ensure feedback is processed early, often, fairly, and consistently such that subteam members feel heard and Council members are given opportunity to address feedback and improve.
Perhaps some process for a specific existing council member to welcome a new member and answer some of the questions above?
I think it would be helpful to have some documentation that we can point someone to if they are joining the council that introduces them to the things they need to know to quickly and effectively participate. Generally it might include: