What is The Federation?
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Midlothian Council's Scheme of Community Councils provides for community councils in 16 distinct areas. In all 16 areas a community council has been formed, although at any given time there may be one or more areas without a functioning community council. Presently, all 16 community councils are in being.
Each community council may send two voting representatives to Federation meetings. Non-voting observers may also attend. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month from September to June
What are The Federation's aims and objectives?
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The Federation constitution states: "The objectives of the Federation shall be to further the aims and interests of the Community by discussion and debate between representatives of member Community Councils. Further action, arising from such discussion and debate shall be subject to the agreement of a two-thirds majority of those representatives present at the meeting called for that purpose."
Do we really need a Federation to do these things?
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Experience shows that community councils share many common interests with little that divides them. To have a realistic hope of successfully promoting the best interests of their communities, there can be no more effective means than speaking loudly and clearly, with a single voice.
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Does Midlothian Council really listen to The Federation?
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Emphatically YES. Through Community Planning and its emphasis on community engagement, a growing partnership is evolving in which the voice of the Federation is listened to.
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