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APPENDIX A - MEMBERSHIP AND REMIT
Mike Neilson | Scottish Executive (chair) |
Robert Aldridge | SCSH |
Catriona Renfrew | GGHB |
Liz Nicholson | Shelter |
Karen Watt | Communities Scotland |
Isobel Anderson | University of Stirling |
Linda Ewart | SFHA |
Mike Turley | City of Edinburgh Council |
AIMS
- Ensure, and support, delivery of the Homelessness
Task Force recommendations.
- Continually review the Task Force recommendations
to ensure their continued relevance in the light of
progress, new developments and changing
circumstances.
- Monitor progress towards the full implementation of
the Homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003: advising on
the specific timing and arrangements for abolition of
the priority need distinction by 2012; the
implementation of the new regime for intentionally
homeless households; and the modification of local
connection provisions.
- Champion change in homelessness services and change
perceptions of homelessness.
- Monitor the level and impact of the involvement of
people directly affected by homelessness, at local
level and within the Monitoring Group.
- Submit periodic progress reports to Scottish
Ministers, and report formally on progress in the
delivery of the Task Force recommendations.
VALUES
- Make effective use of available evidence
- Respect and take account of different views,
particularly the views of service users
- Work within a structured framework, whilst
retaining the ability to adapt as required
- Utilise the expertise of others through the
establishment of subgroups on culture change and
information requirements
- Focus on constructive engagement and finding
solutions
- Share responsibility for meeting the Group's
aims
- Transparency
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