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Elected Representatives

In April of each year we hold elections for representatives to each of the partnerships. Any person from a member organisation can stand for election. Please contact us if you would like to find out how you can stand for election.

See below for more information about being a Forum representative.

Click here for a full list and contact details of the Forum's current elected representatives.

The Principles of Forum Representatives

In order that Fourm members and partner agencies have full confidence in our representation processes, the Forum has agreed that;

  • Representatives will be elected by a postal ballot.
  • Representatives must represent the broad interest of Forum members, not their personal or own group view. If representatives disagree with Forum decisions, principles, or agreed "lines" they should argue their own (or their own organisations) view at a quarterly Forum, then represent the view of the Forum membership, whatever this should be.
  • Representatives are "mandated" to think on their feet and do their best. Sometimes there will be key issues or decisions to be made, with implications for the future work of the Forum and its members. Where it is not possible to bring these for discussion at the Forum, they must be brought to the attention of the Chair of the Board Trustees.
  • Representatives will inform the Forum (and the Partnership where they represent the Forum), of organisations with whom they have a connection. This will help avoid perceived and actual "conflict of interest". If there is a conflict of interest, (eg Where your own organisation is directly benefiting through funding) this should be declared to both the Partnership and the Community & Voluntary Sector Forum.

Support for the Forum Representatives

  • The Staff and Board of Trustees will offer practical help and advice to all representatives.
  • If you find communication becomes difficult between yourself and the Partnership on which you are a Forum representative, please inform the Forum Staff as soon as possible.
  • We will make information on relevant topics available, provide training and organise briefings and events so representatives can develop their knowledge and experience.
  • All expenses incurred through Forum representation work will be met (where these are not met directly by the Partnerships being attended).
  • Our Code of Conduct document is based on the model used by the Bristol Forum "VOSCUR" to whom we express our thanks.

 

Last updated on the 8th of January 2009