4  Methodology of the Network Board

4.1  The Network Board operates by consensus.

4.2  At each meeting of the Network Board one of the Authority's representatives shall act as chairman.

4.3  Locations and timings of meetings shall be decided by the Network Board (such meetings shall not be less frequent than quarterly but may be more frequent if the Network Board so agrees).

4.4  The agenda at each meeting of the Network Board shall be agreed by members who will be present at the Network Board meeting with such input and support from the Partnering Facilitator as is required.

4.5  The Network Board may set up working groups, sub-groups or special interest groups as it agrees.

4.6  All members of the Network Board shall act in a spirit of mutual trust and co-operation when dealing with matters within the remit of the Network Board.