2011

• 29 June
• 15 February

2010

• 16 November
• 28 July
• 27 January

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Purpose of the Network

This Network has been established

• To enable Community Organisations in Havant to work together to develop their knowledge and expertise.
• To share good practice and policies with each other.
• To identify, and develop, joint projects that will be of benefit to some, or all, of the Network members.
• To improve communication throughout the community sector in Havant and facilitate cooperation, joint action and collaboration between member organisations.

Membership

• Membership of the Network will be open to all Community Associations, Village Hall Trusts and Havant Council of Community Service, established in Havant
• Representation on the Network will be open to both trustees and staff of the above organisations
• Only one representative of each member organisation will be able to vote at Network meetings. The identity of the individual nominee from each member organisation will be notified to the Chair prior to the commencement of each meeting.

Associate Members

Other Organisations may be invited to join the Network as “non-voting” members, including Parish Council’s who manage Village Hall facilities, umbrella organisations and statutory authorities.

Meetings

• The operating year for the Network will commence on 1 April each year and terminate on 31 March of the following year.
• Decisions will be made by a simple majority vote of those present at the meeting.
• Meeting venues will rotate amongst member organisations and the host organisation for each Network meeting will provide the Chairperson for that meeting who will consult with the Coordinator to set the Agenda.
• The Coordinator will contact all member organisations, for input, prior to agreeing Agendas and supporting papers, with the meeting Chairperson.

Devolution of responsibilities

• Sub committees may be set up at the discretion of, and with the approval of, the Network to perform specific tasks on their behalf. The terms of reference for such committees will be approved by the Network.
• The Network may delegate individuals to represent it on other partnerships, conferences or meetings it which it may have an interest.