Raglan Housing Association is a
charitable Industrial and Provident Society (no 20558R), registered
with the Housing Corporation (registration no L1556). The Housing
Corporation Regulatory Code, introduced in 2002, sets out the
Corporation's regulatory framework and the fundamental obligations
of housing associations. In December 2004 the Association adopted
the National Housing Federation's Code of Governance.
The
Board
Overall responsibility for the
Association's activities rests with a Board of voluntary members,
drawn from the public and private sectors. The Board comprises 13
members, including two resident-elected members, and is supported
by two standing committees, five panels and three regional
committees
(see
Committee Structure).
The essential functions of the Board include:
- Defining the values and objectives of the Association
- Establishing policies and plans to achieve these
objectives
- Taking significant strategic and financial decisions
- Monitoring the Association's performance
- Establishing and overseeing a framework of delegation and
procedures
- Ensuring that the Association's affairs are conducted lawfully
and in accordance with regulatory requirements
Regional
Committees
Each of Raglan's three geographical
areas of operation is overseen by a regional committee made up of
local volunteers, drawn from councils, businesses and voluntary or
community organisations. Each regional committee comprises up to 15
members, including five resident-elected members.
The role of an regional committee includes:
- Monitoring the delivery and performance of housing management
and maintenance services in its region
- Participating in policy review and formulation
- Monitoring performance against budget
The regional committees also receive reports on the progression
of new housing and refurbishment schemes in the region.
Useful
Links
www.housingcorp.gov.uk for
Raglan's Housing Corporation Assessment and other general
information about housing associations.
www.housingpis.co.uk for
performance information on Raglan.
www.rsrsurvey.co.uk for
Raglan's Regulatory and Statistical Return to the Housing
Corporation.
www.housing.org.uk for the
National Housing Federation's website.