river clyde homes

We currently have vacancies on our Board for both Tenant and Community Board members. By becoming a Board member, you will have an active role in shaping the future of the organisation helping to deliver high quality services to the community.

Board Structure

The work of the Board is voluntary and unpaid (although out of pocket expenses will be paid), with Board membership being drawn from three specific community groups as follows:

• Tenant (Membership: 6) - Open to all tenants of River Clyde Homes and their partners who live with them
• Community (Membership: 5) - Open to individual residents of Inverclyde aged 16 and over and to groups or organisations
• Council (Membership: 4) - Open to nominees from Inverclyde Council

The representation on the Board has been designed so as to ensure there is balance and that no single interest group has overall control of decision making. Board members will be expected to contribute to the development of the organisation from personal experience, bringing their particular skills and expertise to help the Board to come to the best decisions for the benefit of the whole community. Your knowledge as a member of the local community is very valuable to the Board.

Who can become a Board Member?

• Tenant Membership – a tenant of River Clyde Homes or a partner or spouse of the tenant;
• Community Membership – individual residents of Inverclyde aged 16 and over and groups or organisations with their base in Inverclyde;
• Council Membership – Elected members nominated by Inverclyde Council

Role of the Board:

Board Members are responsible for, amongst other things,

• The direction and control of the organisation
• Setting the Board’s aims and objectives and regularly reviewing progress
• Preparing and submitting detailed proposals to the SHR
• Agreeing strategies to achieve the aims and objectives of the organisation
• Approving Policies and Procedures
• Ensuring adequate resources are available to carry out the Board’s activities
• Taking legal responsibility for the Board and its actions
• Ensuring that tenants, staff and other stakeholders receive appropriate information and advice
• Promoting the activities of the Board to all stakeholders and the wider community

Meetings

Board meetings are conducted on a monthly basis with the exception of January and July. Meetings usually take place on the third Tuesday of the month, beginning at 5.30pm and lasting for no more than three hours.

Training

Board members will be provided with training to enable them to carry out their duties. Board members will be expected to attend one training session per month. Again, these sessions take place in the evening, usually beginning at 5.30pm and lasting approximately two hours.

Further Information

You can apply to become a Board Member by reading the Board Membership policy by email to lawrence.pavia@riverclydehomes.org.uk or on 01475 712615.