Community and voluntary sector representatives:
Adur and Worthing nomination form and information
2016
Thank you for your interest in becoming a representative for the community and voluntary sector in
Adur and Worthing. We are supporting such representation to ensure that:
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The interests of our sector and those we ark with are well represented
Our knowledge and expertise is shared across a broad range of partnerships and agendas
We can influence strategy, policy and decision-making, and ensure that the voices of the
voluntary and community sector are heard and understood.
Before completing the nomination form, please read
‘Reps Policy and Background Information 2016 (Adur and Worthing)’
to ensure you are familiar with the duties and expectations of the role.
If your organisation did not renew its membership or is not currently a member, find out more about
the benefits of membership with us and apply to join us.
Please note that candidates for election must be actively involved (as a volunteer, trustee, or paid
member of staff) in one of our member organisations that operate in the Adur and Worthing areas.
If you have any queries about this nomination form, the election procedures, or have any questions
about standing as a rep please contact Duncan Blinkhorn or Laura Williams on 01273 234025 or email:
[email protected] or [email protected]
Completed nomination forms should be returned by e-mail to [email protected]
How it works
Election and co-option procedures
Initially in Adur and Worthing reps will be co-opted. Elections will follow in 2017. Our election and cooption process is the responsibility of our Board of Trustees and is facilitated by staff.
Inviting nominees
Invitations for expressions of interest to become a rep will be invited via our newsletter, website and
other communication channels.
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Nomination forms for candidates are advertised to local community and voluntary organisations
Candidates must be prepared and be available to take on the role of a rep for the two-year
period
Candidates nominate themselves
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Candidates must have the agreement and support of their organisation to stand in our elections
Candidates can nominate themselves under as many themes or equality roles as they choose,
but will only be elected to the theme or equality role which they receive the most votes for
Where seats are contested, only one person from any group or organisation may be elected as a
rep. If more than one rep from an organisation is elected to a contested seat or to more than
one seat within the same theme, the candidate with the lowest number of votes will be asked to
step down and the place offered to the nominee with the second highest number of votes the
same theme
The ballot paper will show the candidate’s name, member organisation and responses to the
three questions from the nomination form. Candidates will be listed in alphabetical order of their
organisation, and grouped by the theme or equality area they are standing for
Nomination form for voluntary and community sector reps
November 2016 – November 2018
This nomination form must be returned to by e-mail to [email protected] or by post to:
The co-option process is open from 10th September 2016 and will run until all the seats are filled
Nomination:
Please complete with your details
Name
(of person standing for election)
Role
(in your organisation)
Organisation Name
Address
Postcode
Telephone
Email
Date
Signature (or type name if sending
electronically)
Nomination Endorsement:
Please complete with the details of the person from your organisation supporting your nomination
to become a sector rep. This person needs to be a trustee, chair or senior staff member in your
organisation.
Name
(of person from your organisation)
Role
(of person from your organisation)
Organisation
Address
(if different from above)
Postcode
Telephone
Email
Date
Signature (or print name if sending
electronically)
Please answer the following questions: (your answers will be provided to our members at the
time of voting)
1. Why do you want to be an elected voluntary and community sector rep? (max of 50 words)
2. Why is community representation important? (max of 50 words)
3. If you have been a Community Works rep before what have you achieved in this role?
If you haven’t been a rep before, what have you achieved in your community role(s)? (max of 50
words)
Your area focus
Please indicate whether your organization operates in Adur District, Worthing Borough, or both.
Area of operation
Adur District
Worthing Borough
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Partnership positions: We are initially organising representation on the following partnership bodies
within the Waves Ahead strategic partnership for Adur and Worthing. Further representative
opportunities may emerge over time. Please indicate below which position(s), if any, would be of
interest to you.
Partnership position
Waves Ahead board (1 rep)
Health & Wellbeing Partnership (2 reps)
Safer & Stronger Communities Partnership (2 reps)
Business Partnership (2 reps)
Better Place Partnership (2 reps)
Other
Tick if interested ()
We aim to have two reps on each sub-group and a rep on the board (9 reps in all) plus additional reps on
other partnerships – around 15 in all. We recognise that it may take a while to achieve this and initially
reps will be co-opted, with elections to follow during 2017. Information about the Waves Ahead
thematic partnerships is available at: http://www.wavesahead.org.uk/our-thematic-partnerships/
Thank you for your nomination