Highland Third Sector Representation
Current Elected Representatives:
Child Protection Committee
Clair Nichols and Wendy Strathearn
CPP Community Safety and Resilience Delivery Group:
Angus MacInnes and one vacant seat
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CPP Mental Health and Wellbeing Delivery Group:
Judith Robertson and two vacant seats
CPP Poverty Reduction Delivery Group:
Jaci Douglas and one vacant seat
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Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership:
Iain Templeton and one vacant seat
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Highland Community Learning and Development Operational Group:
Fiona Dalgetty and one vacant seat
Highland Council Education and Learning Committee:
Fiona Dalgetty and Gaener Rodger
Highland Council Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee:
Gaener Rodger and one vacant seat
The Integrated Children's Services Planning Board:
Jaci Douglas and Sarah Fowler
Representatives can be contacted via their email addresses below or on our
Membership Platform.
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View info on past and present reps here:
What does a Representative do?
Effective representation of Third Sector work, achievements and interests are a critical part of empowering the Third Sector to become a equal partner and participant in public planning and decision making processes. To facilitate and develop the opportunities for Third Sector Representation the HTSI supported the introduction of the Third Sector Representation Pathway.
The Pathway is intended to strengthen the representation of the Sector, creating more transparency and democracy within the process. A minimum of two reps are elected from the Third Sector to act as representatives.
The Purpose of a Representative
The purpose of a Third Sector Representative is to advocate for Third Sector Organisations at the Community Planning Partnership within policy and decision-making forums.
It is the responsibility of the representative to use their knowledge and understanding as service providers to connect with the wider network and bring that understanding to where decisions are made.
Role and responsibilities of the elected representatives:
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To regularly gather information and feedback from sector spheres
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Attend and contribute to Community Planning Partnership meetings
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Provide feedback and input on community planning (informed by intelligence and feedback provided by sector sphere)
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Communicate at appropriate intervals, and when need arises with organisations on changes to policies or planning and summarise how this may affect them and/or their service users.
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Attend Forums (hosted by HTSI)
Highland Third Sector Interface's responsibilities in regards to the Third Sector Representative Pathway:
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Support representatives to maximise their contribution within policy and decision-making forums
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To host and coordinate communication mechanisms for representatives and third sector organisations
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To provide on-boarding and training to representatives
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Host annual representative elections
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Host forums to strengthen networks, share knowledge, and build understanding to inform decision-making