Indigenous Family Violence Regional Action Group members must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person from the community in which they live (being the Regional Action Group geographical area), regardless of whether they are from another Australian State or Territory. To function effectively, the size of the membership for each IFVRAG should ideally be of a number of no less than 10 people. Beyond this number, each IFVRAG has the discretion to expand membership as locally determined. When membership falls below an ideal number of members, Regional Action Groups are encouraged to actively recruit new members from across the community. For a formal meeting to proceed a quorum of the IFVRAG shall be one third the number of the minimum member representatives (10), plus one, (i.e. a meeting would require a minimum of four members to commence). The term of office for all positions, including the Chairperson of the IFVRAG, is considered to be for a period of no longer than three years. After this period, members are able to seek re-nomination through a formal motion and may be elected for an additional three year period at the discretion of the membership. The IFVRAG Chairperson and any officer holders are to be elected from within the membership of the IFVRAG. IFV Regional Coordinators are to maintain a membership register, including contact details, date of commencement, date of police check, position held (if any) and term of office. To be eligible for membership on the IFVRAG a minimum age level of 18 years applies. Membership should aim for a gender balance of male and female representatives. Aboriginal children and youth issues are to be represented on the IFVRAG by their consideration in all matters. Membership is voluntary and should aim to be representative of: • Elders (male and female) • Women • Men • Gay and lesbian people • Peoples with disabilities • Representative for Children and young people IFVRAGs are required to identify the Aboriginal communities within their region to enable provision for representative capacity in the membership structure.
Posted on: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 06:27:58 +0000
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