Tenant Participation Compact - Funding Agreement 2005-2006

Between_____________________________________
& Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
& Rochdale Federation of Tenants and Residents Associations

The above association will ensure that they

• Have and adhere to a proper constitution that follows the principles in the model constitution.
• Work towards improving the quality of life for all the community.
• Meet regularly (preferably 6 times per year) when written accounts will be presented.
• Meetings should, be held in venues and at times that are non-threatening, convenient and reasonably accessible to everyone. They should not be held in buildings perceived as having political or religious affiliations.
• Aim to keep all tenants in their area informed. Produce at least two newsletters per year, delivered to every household in the area they represent.
• Hold a public Annual General Meeting to which all tenants & residents in the area are invited.
• Have properly elected officers who live in the area they represent.
• Encourage involvement from all sections of the community.
• Actively support equal opportunities.
• Support a no smoking policy at business meetings or offices. This does not include social events.
• Have a majority of committee members who are tenants.
• Actively encourage young people to participate and to become members of the committee.
• Volunteers must undertake training on child protection, first aid and health and safety where appropriate. Volunteers having substantial contact with young people and vulnerable adults will undertake a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check.
• Committee members should be encouraged to undertake regular training on chairing meetings, being a secretary, finance, designing newsletters, involving more people and other relevant issues.
• Fulfil all financial criteria including an annual check of accounts by an independent person approved by RoFTRA or the Tenant Participation Unit, proper accounting procedures and regular, written financial reports.
• At least two thirds of properties in the area must be council properties or former council properties.

In return your Association can expect:

• A named contact Officer from RBH
• A Tenant Participation Grant of £................................ from RBH calculated as follows;
• This will be paid in two instalments as soon as possible after the regular six monthly monitoring meeting.
• First instalment: £_______________ Second Instalment: £______________
• Recognition by RBH and membership of___________________________Area Board.
• Membership of RoFTRA including RoFTRA Resource Centre.
• Regular Information, help and advice.
• Support from RoFTRA and the RBH.
• Access to the Tenant Training Programme.
• Access to at least one Tenants conference a year.
• Access to at least one Tenants Residential, a year if arranged.

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