The LIP Steering Committee will use its collective community knowledge and unique the skills of its members to ensure the research focuses on local issues and provide the information and data required to build meaningful Immigrant and Refugee Strategic Plans for the development of truly inclusive communities. The Surrey LIP is coordinated by a Project Management Team. Regular progress reports are provided to Mayor and Council. With representatives from 30 groups from cultural, business, academic, health and employment services, the committee has a deep understanding of the immigrant and refugee experience in Surrey. DIVERSEcity is the contract manager and is responsible for project funding and administration.