4.2: Action 2: Develop Shared Equalities Vision, Values & Outcomes for GM 4.2.1: Set up an Equalities Board It is proposed to set up a Shadow Core Equalities Board in March 2018 who will develop Terms of Reference, membership, form and function and recruit other members to ensure a functioning GM Equalities Board by end of April 2018. Methods Who should be Who can help? involved? Shadow Board Comments on this proposal approach? a) Set up a Shadow Core - proposal: Board: Good idea and will this be replacing existing GM structures, groups and boards? Develop the remit and approach Equalities leads from What is the purpose of this? Maybe have an oversight group and membership of an GM VCSE Ref Group x3 instead of a board? Equalities Board GM VCSE Ref Group Ensure participation of refugee groups & asylum seekers – and its connection to GMH&SC 10 GM rep training to be given on attending and preparing for meetings. system FN4M, CAHN GM H&SC Partnership WHEPP Relationships across in GM already need to be To oversee delivery of the Equalities Lead considered when Shadow Board is formed. Action Plan from the report Wirin Bhatiani ex The Board must have formal powers, including the power of – Chair Healthier enforcement and ability to remove contracts in instances where Together Equality services performing against their equality duties. Include aren’t Advisory Group the ability to do audits on services and give awards to GMCA portfolio holder recognise good practice. for Equality, Fairness The Board should not just be related to H&SC but to all areas and Inclusion of activity across GM. Equality & human rights impact assessment need a robust – framework for this
4.2: Action 2: Develop Shared Equalities Vision, Values & Outcomes for GM 4.2.1: Set up an Equalities Board It is proposed to set up a Shadow Core Equalities Board in March 2018 who will develop Terms of Reference, membership, form and function and recruit other members to ensure a functioning GM Equalities Board by end of April 2018. Methods Who should be involved? Who can help? a) Set up a Shadow Core Board: - Develop the remit and approach and membership of an Equalities Board and its connection to GMH&SC system To oversee delivery of the Action Plan from the report Shadow Board proposal: Equalities leads from GM VCSE Ref Group x3 GM VCSE Ref Group 10 GM rep GM H&SC Partnership Equalities Lead Wirin Bhatiani – ex Chair Healthier Together Equality Advisory Group GMCA portfolio holder for Equality, Fairness and Inclusion Comments on this proposal approach? Good idea and will this be replacing existing GM structures, groups and boards? What is the purpose of this? Maybe have an oversight group instead of a board? Ensure participation of refugee groups & asylum seekers – training to be given on attending and preparing for meetings. FN4M, CAHN WHEPP Relationships across in GM already need to be considered when Shadow Board is formed. The Board must have formal powers, including the power of enforcement and ability to remove contracts in instances where services aren’t performing against their equality duties. Include the ability to do audits on services and give awards to recognise good practice. The Board should not just be related to H&SC but to all areas of activity across GM. Equality & human rights impact assessment – need a robust framework for this