Agenda item - Seaside Homes - future election of council tenant representative

36.1           Hilary Edgar stated that there was a trustee vacancy for the Seaside homes Representative and the election would be early 2019.

36.2           In response to Residents, the Chair said that in the past each area panel elected a representative, which was also open to leaseholders, and now there were potentially two more spaces. He added that as a board member they had brought 499 properties back into use and as a registered charity there were many potential exciting projects.

36.3           To be a Trustee of an organisation was an exciting and fulfilling role.  The most effective Boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets.  The role of Trustee was to ensure that Brighton & Hove Seaside Community Homes fulfilled its duty to its beneficiaries and delivered on our vision, mission and values.

36.4           The time commitment for this role was an Induction Meeting with CEO (2 hours), 6 Board Meetings per year (2-3 hours per meeting), 4 Half Day Training Sessions per year and 2 Half Day Away Days per year.

36.5           The essential guide to becoming a trustee can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3