Thinking along/advising about the policy in Stichtse Vecht?

The Advisory Council for Social Domain Stichtse Vecht (hereinafter referred to as the Advisory Council ) contributes ideas in co-creation and provides the Board with solicited and unsolicited advice. In doing so, emphatically championing a socially viable society with special attention to people in vulnerable circumstances. The advice is often formulated in a broad sense with the collaborating network groups / supporters around the Advisory Council.

What is the Advisory Council

• Is independent. Consists of members who serve in a personal capacity for four years and who live in Stichtse Vecht;
• Meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday, from 7.30 pm, of the month;
• Participates in meetings and consultations within the municipality and in the region;
• Collaborates with advocacy network groups;
• Thoroughly advises the board on average 17 times a year.
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What does the Advisory Council ask

• Having an eye for the collective interests of all residents.
• To be able to critically assess policy and implementation.
• Able to work well together and be a team player.
• Be willing to volunteer at least 4 hours a week.

Day(s) and parts of the day: Wednesday evening.

Working hours, frequency and duration: four hours a week

Skills:

Who is looking for the Advisory Council: residents, who

• To be able to (co-) prepare advice and other documents.
• Have good written and communication skills.
• Being involved in or functioning within their residential core/neighbourhood.
• Not being employed by the municipality or its collaborating partners who have an interest in municipal policy.
• Represent the Advisory Council internally and externally.
• Willing to share her/his knowledge/skills.

General:

A lot of knowledge and expertise of the social domain, the municipal organization and, above all, pleasure and energy with/from your work.

Induction method and guidance:

From the DB and the Supporter.

Schooling:

P art can take in meetings, consultations and courses.

Expense allowance: A volunteer allowance.