Governance

Our elected and co-opted board members play an important role in setting the strategic planning of Dovecotes TMO through governance and decision making. In their role of monitoring the effectiveness of service delivery and the appropriateness of policies they ensure tenants benefit directly from the services delivered through the TMO.

Board members work with officers to provide input and advice through the governance arrangements contributing to the organisation achieving its objectives. Regular and tailored training is provided to expand their skills and knowledge creating a more robust and resilient governance structure. Board members meet monthly and have 4 sub-committees (HR, Finance, Repairs and Maintenance, Governance & Policy) who meet regularly to ensure the TMO is fulfilling its obligations in regard to our ‘Management Agreement’ with the City of Wolverhampton Council.

This year we have seen lots of change on how we operate ensuring we adopt all key aspect of modern co-regulation of the Regulator of Social Housing’s Consumer Standards. After the introduction of the tenant- led scrutiny panel we plan to expand this into two Community Scrutiny Panels covering Community and Estate services as it became apparent both were a priority for the resident of Dovecotes, ensuring the TMO and retained service agencies operate in a mutually beneficial model which allows positive scrutiny and engagement as one collective voice and partnership.

We want to create better housing for now and in the future with a service that adapts to the needs of the community. We have already established a reputation that we are ‘open for business’ as a locally managed organisation delivering services directly to its community. We will continue to provide an accessible and inclusive housing service that our tenants can rely on and seek feedback through estate surveys, scrutiny panels and events using valuable knowledge to assess how we are performing and understand what is important to tenants to create a more cohesive approach to our strategic planning.

Anyone who is a member of Dovecotes TMO is also entitled to become a board member. More information can be found in our Guide to being a Board Member.

Board members advocate residents voice which provides guidance in the strategic planning and delivery the TMO operates to achieve, they are a democratically elected management committee and are all volunteers (not paid). Board members are elected at our AGM each year in October and receive an induction and on-going training in things like Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Housing Law and Health and Safety. As a board member you will be expected to adhere to a Code of Conduct . You will also be expected to attend training sessions and our board meetings which are held monthly.

By becoming a board member is a selfless task with huge rewards in ensuring the local community voice is listened to and included. Your role is to represent the community and influence TMO’s operations, services and finances and ensure the TMO’s vision and objectives are upheld. Together with the rest of the board you will take decisions on service improvements, investment, and future service priorities as well as monitoring existing services.

To become a Board Member, contact our office or speak to Nikki Rolls on 01902 552780, who will arrange a meeting and talk to you more about the role and getting involved and the process for formal election to the board which takes place at the AGM.