Standing for Office: Time-Off Entitlements and Encouraging Civil Engagement: A Consultation

DescriptionThis consultation is on extending time off entitlements to specific civic roles,and modernising the list covered by current legislation to reflect changes to the nature and types of civic roles available.
ISBN9780755959518
Official Print Publication DateDecember 2008
Website Publication DateDecember 22, 2008

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Contents

Covering letter

1: The consultation and how to respond
The Scottish Government's purpose
Background to the consultation
Who we are consulting
How to respond
What will happen to the responses?

2: Introduction
Participation in civic roles
Current legislation
Potential benefits
Structure of the consultation

3: Extending time-off entitlements - the consideration of housing roles
Introduction
Board members of Tenant Management Co-operatives
Board members of Registered Social Landlords
Committee members of Registered Tenant Organisations

Annex A: Full list of consultation questions

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