Overall Purpose of the LAG
The Vale of Glamorgan Local Action Group are responsible for the overall
governance and strategic direction of the RDP 2014-2020 in the Vale of Glamorgan,
developing and delivering the Local Development Strategy for this period.
Main Responsibilities of a LAG Member
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To ensure that the Lead Body and delivering bodies and its representatives
function within the legal and regulatory framework set out by the Welsh
Government.
To develop a Local Development Strategy for 2014-2020 addressing
appropriate the needs and opportunities in the area with regards to these
specific themes.
1. Adding value to local identity and natural and cultural resources
2. Facilitating pre-commercial development, business partnerships and short
supply chains
3. Exploring new ways of providing non-statutory local services
4. Renewable energy at Community level
5. Exploitation of digital technology
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To develop and oversee the delivery of projects under this LDS
Ensure that the LDS strategically fits with local and national priorities and
maximises use of other external funding sources.
Be an advocate for the LAG and its work.
Be an advocate for the Leader approach to regeneration.
Main Duties of a LAG Member
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Attend quarterly meetings of the LAG.
Active participation in project design and on-going direction.
Make decisions on the allocation of funds.
Procure delivery bodies for rural projects.
Publicise the work of the LAG
Make unbiased decisions that fulfil the aims and objectives of the LDS.
Act in the best interest of the beneficiaries of the LDS
Engage with those that you represent in order to gather their views on rural
projects
Maximise the involvement of those that you represent in rural projects
Share information from the LAG with those that you represent.
Maintaining sound financial management of RDP funds
Monitoring and evaluation programme outcomes
Adhere to the terms of reference of the Local Action Group (TBC by LAG
once formed)