Board Decisions – 18^th October 2011

• Anne Marie Bagstad commenced her role as the Chair of the Board and thanked Roy Steel for his efforts over the past years.
• The Board approved a number of applications for membership and also ratified an application for tenant Board membership from Mrs Elizabeth Grant. Elizabeth was welcomed to the Board by all and we look forward to working with her in the future.
• Delegated authority was granted to the Director of Corporate Strategy to accept the lowest tender and proceed with the demolition of two stub blocks in the Mallard Bowl area.
• The Board approved the draft Asbestos Management Plan.
• Work has been ongoing in relation to a Common Housing Register and associated policy for Inverclyde in conjunction with our Inverclyde Housing Association Forum (IHAF) partners from Cloch, Oak Tree and Larkfield Housing Associations. The Board were given a presentation on the progress so far. Discussions are continuing with a view to finalising the draft policy for consultation with tenants in the coming months.
• The Organisational Working Group will meet again week commencing the 31^st October.
• Following significant consultation with stakeholders and Board members, the Board approved the revised Housing Allocation Policy.
• The Board were updated on progress in relation to the Board Development Service Plan.
• A Board strategy day will be held on Tuesday, 8^th November. The day will be used to assess and plan the future strategy of the organisation.
• The Board noted the progress in relation to the Inspection Improvement Plan.
• The Board granted authority to procure services for the provision of out of hours telephone calls.