How will it work? The Forum in Action
- What is the issue under discussion?
- Who are the Forum Members? How are they selected?
- What is the process?
- 6 key principles: Openness, fairness, equality of voice, efficiency, respect and collegiality.
- Forum overseen by a Steering Group & Expert Advisory Group (membership subject-dependent), supported by a Secretariat
- Submissions made to the Forum available to be viewed online
- Session formal
- Introductory remarks by the Chairperson
- Expert presentations
- Presentations from civil society and advocacy groups (if relevant)
- Consideration of submissions by Members of the public or others (if relevant)
- Question and Answer Sessions and Debates
- Roundtable discussions
- Meetings: min 1 day, max 2 days, Sun/Mon, depending on complexity of issue.
- What is the conclusion?
- publish a final report and recommendations
- What is the impact?
- The report and recommendations will be considered by the Governing Body of UCC.