Tena koutou
Well having been able to catch my breath after the Forum, I thought I would
generate some discussion about how people felt that the Forum went.
I have to say that I didn't hear a lot of feedback so would be interested in
seeing what everyone else had to say.
Hear from you soon
Noho ora mai
Iris Pahau
FYI - The notes from the forum's morning and afternoon caucus discussions are
now available on the OCVS website at:
http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/news-and-updates/comm-govt-forum-2009.html (under the
'Forum details' heading)
The forum steering group met on 7 December to reflect on the outcomes of the
national Community-Government Forum and the development of a Relationship
Agreement between the government and the community and voluntary sector. The
steering group considered the caucus notes, key themes that emerged and the
evaluations. Evaluation results showed more than 84% of those responding rated
the forum very useful, and anecdotally people valued the opportunity to
contribute to the discussion.
The forum discussed options for a Relationship Agreement to replace the
existing Statement of Government Intentions for an Improved
Community-Government Relationship. There was broad support for the concept of
an agreement at the forum - with calls for a lasting agreement that would
endure through successive governments; but also a desire to get an initial
agreement drafted quickly.
The OCVS website includes a brief summary of key themes from the caucus notes .
See http://www.ocvs.govt.nz/news-and-updates/comm-govt-forum-2009.html (under
the 'Forum details' heading)
A new steering group will be established in the new year to lead the next
steps. It will be guided by the Minister for the Community and Voluntary
Sector on how to proceed with work to develop a Relationship Agreement between
the government and the community sector. This will be an inclusive process
involving a wide range of people from the community sector and government.
Check out the notes on the OCVS website and then contribute your thoughts here.
Background
The national Community-Government Forum held on 11 November was hosted by the
Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Hon. Tariana Turia, and
attended by Prime Minister John Key and seven other Government Ministers -
together with around 230 people from the tangata whenua, community and
voluntary sector and government agencies.
Nominations sought for Relationship Agreement Steering Group
Following November's national Community-Government Forum, Minister Turia has
decided to establish a new Steering Group (comprising both government and
community and voluntary sector members) to lead the development of the
Relationship Agreement. The Minister will seek approval from Cabinet for the
appointment of the Steering Group members. The proposed Relationship Agreement
will replace the 2001 'Statement of Government Intentions for an Improved
Community-Government Relationship'.
To be part of this Steering Group, the Minister needs people who are:
- leaders within their part of the sector
- well networked within the community and voluntary sector
- well respected amongst their peers
- able to present and communicate effectively
- able to provide a collaborative and participatory approach.
The OCVS is now accepting nominations of people from the community and
voluntary sector that meet the criteria to sit within this group.
The Terms of Reference for the Steering Group including composition of the
group and a nomination form are online at
www.ocvs.govt.nz/work-programme/relationship-agreement-development.html).
A nomination form must be completed for ALL nominations. You may choose to
nominate yourself.
Members will be selected on the basis of their skills, experience and networks,
and to achieve a mix that as far as possible reflects the diversity of the
sector. Government members of the steering group will be selected through a
separate process.
Completed nomination forms should be emailed to <email obscured> or posted to
OCVS, PO Box 1556, Wellington by 10 February 2010.
The person you are nominating must agree to their name being nominated and be
able to fill the expectations as outlined in the steering group member criteria
document. A copy of their CV/Bio must be attached with the nomination form.
When returning your nomination form – please include the nominee in your email
response.
The Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector will act as secretariat for
this Steering Group. If you have any further questions about this nomination
process or the development of the Relationship Agreement, please email
<email obscured> or phone Judith le Harivel on 04 918 9579.
