Board Minutes
9th September 2011
Board meeting – summary notes
The following is a summary of the key issues from a Board meeting held on
9 September 2011.
Elect Chair & Deputy Chair - Mr Anthony Diggle had retired as Chairman and Board Member at the Annual General Meeting on 8 September 2011and Mr David Booth was elected Chairman of the Association. Mr Les Patterson was re-elected Deputy Chairman of the Association.
The Chairman then reported on the sad and untimely death of Jane Griffiths, a long serving Board member who will be remembered for her professionalism, knowledge and serene approach to her duties.
Performance Report – July 2011/12 - The summary performance indicator report for July 2011 was reviewed.
Development Control - an update on the current position regarding the anticipated Homes & Communities Agency funding programme via the development consortium, and the process undertaken to achieve this, was provided. The outcome is that the Association’s share of the consortium’s allocation is 101 units in the North West, and 14 units in Yorkshire and Humberside.
Review of Committees - The Board reviewed the current membership of Committees, the subsidiaries and the Regional Resident Forums. A number of changes to membership were agreed.
The Board’s performance and effectiveness self assessment - A report had been circulated to assist the Board in reviewing its performance and effectiveness as required by the NHF’s code of governance. The report also covered such issues as meeting attendance, skills analysis, and policy matters reviewed. Following the review the Board confirmed that it was satisfied with the outcome of the self assessment.
Treasury Management and Hedging Strategy – a report and presentation was received from the Association’s Treasury Management Advisers.
The Board accepted the recommendations relating to the treasury management and hedging strategy.
Financial Plan 2011-2012 Bids Update - an updated Financial Plan showing the effect of adjustments made to the plan following finalisation of the bids to the Homes and Communities Agency for 2011/15 was reviewed and approved.
Equality & Diversity Report - The annual report on key equality and diversity achievements within the Association over the period 2010/11 had been circulated. The report covered the work done by the E&D Group; issues discussed by the Group; training provided and demonstrates how equality and diversity is embedded throughout the organization.
Annual review of anti-social behaviour 2010-11- the report was reviewed and noted.
Risk Management update - an interim review on risk management within the Association had been undertaken and a report circulated. The Board confirmed they were satisfied that the high level risks identified were current and appropriate
Minutes from previous Board meetings
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