Terms of Reference Continued

Reporting:
The group will at all times communicate with, advise, and influence the work of the LGA. In particular the Group will:

•  Report to the LGA Executive through the presentation of an Annual Report. The report will set out the Group's Work Programme; report on progress since the preparation of the previous Annual Report and identify the issues that need to be pursued further by the LGA.

•  Provide copies of reports of the Group's meetings for information to the LGA Executive and others as necessary.

•  Authorise the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Group to approve draft reports, prior to consideration by the Group, in order to meet specific time constraints set.

•  Utilise its website to post relevant reports and other information approved by the group.

Finance:
•  All travelling and subsistence allowances incurred by councillors/officers representing member authorities at the quarterly meetings of the group shall be the responsibility of the Member Authority concerned.

•  Any Councillor/Officer specifically requested by the group to represent the Group at other fora and meetings will be entitled to claim and recover reasonable expenses from the Group's budget. Any person attending such fora and meetings will be required to report to the Group meeting at the earliest practicable opportunity.

•  An agreed honorarium will be paid annually to the Chairman and Lead Officer of the Group in recognition of their roles and demand on their time.

Review:
•  These terms of reference and their operation shall be subject to periodic review by the Group.