REPRESENTATION, PROMOTION, CO-ORDINATION
- representation of the Co-operative Housing Movement in Ireland
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uniting the common interests and concerns of affiliated housing co-operatives
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participation in the national Social Partnership structure
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relations with State, Local Authorities and other Agencies
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public information and communications
CO-OPERATIVE ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Organisation and Leadership
- co-operative federation regional network
- co-operative management committees/leadership and performance
- information and training programmes
Housing Management
- housing administration, caretaking, repairs and maintenance
- policies and procedures/advice, guidance, training
- rent collection accounting, insurances and other supports
- assisting co-operative housing societies to deliver Quality Housing Services
Neighbourhoods and Building Better Communities
- membership participation
- self-help neighbourhood projects
- social services/resources and good practices
CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
- expanding co-operative housing output
- working with affiliated co-operative housing societies to develop new projects
- productive arrangements with local authorities and private developers
- site acquisitions, project planning/design, finance and contracts