October 2006
Board of Management
31st October 2006
Summary Of Business
The Board Noted :
1. Current progress by the teams responsible for Astraline, the Leasehold Service, General Needs, Retirement and Supported Housing, and the North East Region.
2. The progress being made in developing the Northern Lights Group consortium.
The Board Reviewed :
3. The progress of the retirement services review against its original objectives, including anticipated costs.
4. The Retirement Services Action Plan and scheme options appraisal process.
5. The Diversity Healthcheck carried out by the Housing Diversity Network.
The Board Approved :
6. New arrangements for Resident Scheme Manager relocation allowances, but deferred a decision on a proposed new Retirement Policy.
7. A revised Health and Safety Policy.
8. The use of Chairs Action if required for rapid decision making on stock transfer bids.
9. A proposal for a facilitated discussion on executive membership of the board at the December meeting.
10. A donation of £500 to Homeless International instead of a corporate Christmas card.
11. Formal minutes to approve new loan arrangements and to comply with NHF liability insurance requirements.
12. Consultants and Contractors for work with the Northern Lights Group.
Jim Lunney
Chief Executive
