Resident democracy
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PHA is committed to listening to the views of its tenants and sharing owners and involving them in making decisions about the services it provides and the ways in which their homes and communities are managed. In promoting "Resident Democracy" we provide a number of opportunities for residents to tell us what they think and become involved in the decision-making process. These include: -
Becoming a member of PHA - The Committee of Management -
The ViewPoint Panel -
Setting up or joining a Residents Group Membership of the Association is available to all residents subject to paying a £1 non-returnable membership fee. Membership of the Association allows you to attend our Annual General Meeting and any special General meetings. Members of the Association are also eligible to stand for election to the Management Board. Take the first step to becoming a member by e-mailing us to request a membership application form. Remember to tell us your name and address. THE RESIDENTS PANEL The Residents Panel consists of tenants and sharing owners just like you. You do not need to have any special qualifications to join. All you require is a genuine interest in the Association's work, a desire to help us improve and a commitment to working with our tenants for the benefit of the communities that we serve. The Residents Panel meets monthly and shadows the work of the Management Board. Panel decisions and views really do greatly influence the Board. Panel members vote annually to fill three places that are reserved for the Panel on the Management Board. Click here to receive more information on the Residents Panel. MANAGEMENT BOARD The Management Board consists of 19 citizens whose common ambition is the improvement in the condition and supply of affordable homes. The Board is the Association's governing body and is responsible for all matters of policy and strategy and employs the Association's professional staff team. Three places on the Board are reserved for Residents Panel members. Each year one-third of the Board is elected at the Association's Annual General Meeting. THE VIEWPOINT PANEL The ViewPoint Panel consists of around 100 PHA residents who have committed themselves to completing 3 short postal questionnaires each year. These cover a variety of topics related to service delivery and policy development issues. Questionnaires should usually take no longer than 15 minutes to complete and the results are published on-line. We are always keen to recruit more Panel members and if you would like to join or wish more information, just click here . INTERACTIVE FORUM Our secure online "chatroom" allows PHA residents to discuss their views on any number of housing and community related topics with one another. Click here to enter the forum. THE ANNUAL RESIDENTS CONVENTION The Residents Convention is the single largest gathering of PHA residents. At the Convention, residents have the opportunity to find out how the Association has performed over the past year and take part in a range of informal (and usually interesting!) discussion groups. The Convention is usually held in late spring or early summer and all residents receive a personal invitation to attend. RESIDENTS GROUPS Residents Groups have an important role to play in not only influencing our policies and the delivery of our services but also in fostering good community spirit. Speak to your neighbours and even if there are only a few who want to become involved get in touch or request a copy of our leaflet on Residents Groups. Be assured that we will provide support and help you to establish a viable group.  For
more information about our approach to encouraging resident involvement
visit the Document
Store and view our Resident Participation Strategy. |