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AWDURDOD PARC CENEDLAETHOL ERYRI

Mae 18 aelod ar Awdurdod y Parc Cenedlaethol - 9Cynghorydd Lleol a benodir gan Gyngor Gwynedd, 3Cynghorydd Lleol a benodir gan Gyngor Bwrdeistref SirolConwy a 6 aelod annibynnol a benodir gan LywodraethCymru. Mae’r aelodau’n gwasanaethu ar amrywiaeth oBwyllgorau, Paneli a Gweithgorau ac mae disgwyl iddyntdreulio o leiaf dri diwrnod y mis ar fusnes yr Awdurdod.Penodir aelodau annibynnol i wasanaethu am dymor o 4blynedd gan Lywodraeth Cymru drwy broses ymgeisio achyfweliad. Hysbysebir pob swydd wag yn y wasg leol

• Pwyllgor Safonau

Mae 6 aelod (3 ohonynt yn annibynnol) ar y Pwyllgorhwn sy’n cyfarfod ddwywaith y flwyddyn ac sy’ngyfrifol am hyrwyddo safonau moesegol uchel o fewn yr Awdurdod. Penodir aelodau annibynnol iwasanaethau am dymor o bedair blynedd gan yrAwdurdod drwy broses ymgeisio a chyfweliad.Hysbysebir pob swydd wag yn y wasg leol

• Fforwm Cydraddoldeb Eryri

Mae’r fforwm hwn, sy’n cyfarfod ddwywaith yflwyddyn, yn agored i aelodau newydd ar unrhyw adeg.Mae aelodau’r fforwm yn amrywio o unigolion âdiddordeb i rai sy’n cynrychioli grwpiau, elusennauneu sefydliadau lleol. Mae’r fforwm yn canolbwyntio’nbennaf ar faterion sy’n ymwneud â gwella mynediadcorfforol, dyluniad cynhwysol, gwella gwybodaeth,cynnig cyngor ar sut i hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb cyfle arhoi adborth ar bolisïau penodol sy’n cael eu hadolygua mentrau y mae’r Awdurdod yn eu datblygu.

• Fforymau Mynediad Lleol

Mae gan yr Awdurdod ddau Fforwm Mynediad (1 ynardal Ogleddol y Parc a’r llall yn yr ardal Ddeheuol) sy’ncyfarfod 4 gwaith y flwyddyn er mwyn cynnig cyngorar wella mynediad cyhoeddus i dir yn yr ardal ar gyfergweithgareddau amser hamdden awyr agored.

Mae’r aelodaeth yn canolbwyntio’n gyfartal ar reolaethtir a gweithgareddau hamdden. Gall pob fforwm fod âhyd at 20 aelod a benodir bob 3 blynedd drwy brosesymgeisio a chyfweliad a hysbysebir yn y wasg leol.

Am ragor o wybodaeth cysylltwch â:-

Bethan Wyn HughesPennaeth Gweinyddu a Gofal CwsmerEbost: [email protected]ôn: 01766 770274

SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

The authority has 18 members - 9 local Councillorsappointed by Gwynedd Council, 3 local Councillorsappointed by Conwy County Borough Council, and 6members appointed by the Welsh Government.Members serve on various Committees, Panels andWorking Groups, with a commitment of up to 3 days permonth required. Independent members are appointedfor a 4 year term by the Welsh Government through anapplication and interview process. Any vacancies areadvertised in the local press.

• Standards Committee

This Committee which meets twice yearly has 6members (3 of which are independent) is chargedwith promoting high ethical standards within theAuthority. Independent members are appointed fora 4 year term by the Authority through an applicationand interview process. Any vacancies are advertisedin the local press.

• Eryri Equality Forum

This forum which meets twice yearly is open to newmembers at any time. Members range fromindividuals with an interest to those representing localgroups, charities or organisations. The forumconcentrates mainly on looking at issues relating tothe improvement of physical access, inclusive design,improving information, offering advice on how topromote equality of opportunity, and providingfeedback on specific policies being reviewed andinitiatives being developed by the Authority.

• Local Access Forums

The Authority has 2 Access Forums (1 in the Northand 1 in the South of the Park) which meets 4 timesper year each with the purpose of providing adviceon improving public access to land in the local areafor the purpose of open air recreation.

Membership is equally balanced between landmanagement and recreational interests. Each forumcan have up to 20 members which are appointedevery 3 years through an application and interviewprocess, which is advertised in the local press.

For further information please contact:-

Bethan Wyn HughesHead of Administration and Customer CareEmail: [email protected] Tel: 01766 770274

YMDDIRIEDOLAETH GIG GWASANAETHAUAMBIWLANS CYMRU - CHWARAE EICH RHAN

Mae mwy a mwy o bobl yn helpu i ddylanwadu ar Ymddi-riedolaeth GIG Gwasanaethau Ambiwlans Cymru drwyymuno â’n Rhwydwaith Partneriaid Mewn Gofal Iechyd. Mae ymuno â’r Rhwydwaith yn ffordd ardderchog o fod ynrhan o waith y Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans a’n helpu ni iddarparu gwell gwasanaethau yn ein cymunedau. Beth amymuno â ni a chymryd rhan mewn gwahanol weithgareddauer mwyn rhoi eich sylwadau a’ch awgrymiadau?• Grw^ p Rhwydwaith

Ymunwch â grŵp o ddefnyddwyr gwasanaeth, aelodauo’r cyhoedd a sefydliadau eraill sy’n dod at ei gilydd igynnig eu barn a’u safbwyntiau ar wasanaethau’rYmddiriedolaeth. Bydd cyfle hefyd i chi fynychugwahanol gyfarfodydd staff.

• Panel DarllenwyrHelpwch ni i wneud yn siw^ r bod ein taflenni gwybodaethyn hawdd eu darllen ac wedi’u dylunio’n dda. Byddwnyn anfon taflenni i chi wneud sylwadau arnynt.

• Siopwr CuddFfugio bod yn ddefnyddiwr gwasanaeth ac adolygu eingwasanaethau er mwyn gofalu eu bod o safon uchel.

• DigwyddiadauEwch i ddigwyddiadau lleol i ddysgu mwy am yrYmddiriedolaeth a chymryd rhan mewn trafodaethau amddatblygu’r gwasanaeth. Fel aelod o’r Rhwydwaithcewch gopïau o’n cylchlythyr.

• Cyfarfodydd BwrddMae gwir ymgysylltiad ar ran y cymunedau lleol yn rhano amcanion strategol yr Ymddiriedolaeth ac rydym yncroesawu ac yn gwerthfawrogi eich mewnbwn i’n helpuni i gyrraedd y nod.Mae’r Ymddiriedolaeth bob amser yn ceisio cynnwyscleifion, eu cynrychiolwyr a’r cyhoedd wrth wneudpenderfyniadau.Gosodir amserlen ar gyfer y cyfarfodydd Bwrdd ynflynyddol, fel arfer yn y cyfarfod ym mis Medi. Byddcyfarfodydd y bwrdd fel arfer yn cychwyn am 10.30amac yn cael eu cynnal mewn amrywiaeth o leoliadauledled Cymru. Cynigir gwasanaeth cyfieithu ar y pryd yny cyfarfodydd hyn. Mae’r Ymddiriedolaeth yn croesawupawb i’r cyfarfodydd ac yn parchu cydraddoldeb acamrywiaeth.Pe bai gennych unrhyw anghenion arbennig, cysylltwchâ ni o leiaf 5 diwrnod ymlaen llaw fel y gallwn hwylusoeich presenoldeb drwy wneud unrhyw addasiadauangenrheidiol ar eich cyfer.

Caroline Jones, CP yr Ysgrifennydd CorfforaetholEbost: [email protected]ôn: 01745 532970

WELSH AMBULANCE SERVICES NHS TRUST GETTING INVOLVED

More and more people are helping to influence the WelshAmbulance Services NHS Trust by joining our Partners inHealthcare Network.

The Network is a great way for you to become involvedwith the work of the Ambulance Service and help us todeliver better services in your community. Why don’t youjoin us and become involved in different activities to giveyour comments and suggestions.

• Network Group

Join a group made up of service users, members ofthe public and other organisations who get together tooffer their views and opinions on Trust services. Youwill also have the opportunity to attend different staffmeetings.

• Readers Panel

Make sure our information leaflets are easy to read andwell designed. We will send you leaflets to commenton.

• Mystery Shopper

Act as a service user and help to review our servicesto make sure they are of a high standard.

• Events

Attend local events where you can learn more aboutthe Trust and take part in discussions about developingthe service. As a Network member, you will get copiesof our newsletter.

• Board Meetings

True involvement of local communities is part of thestrategic aims of the Trust and we welcome and valueyour input in helping us to achieve this aim.

The Trust actively seeks to involve patients, theirrepresentatives and the public in its decision making.

The timetable of Board meetings is set annuallynormally at the September meeting. Board meetingsnormally commence at 10.30am and are held atvarious locations throughout Wales and simultaneoustranslation facilities are available at these meetings.The Trust welcomes the attendance, of all members ofthe public and fully embraces equality and diversity.

Should you have any special requirements in order to aid your attendance, please contact us at least five working days in advance to enable us to helpaccommodate your requirements.

Caroline Jones, PA to the Corporate SecretaryEmail: [email protected]: 01745 532970

• Bod yn Ymatebydd Cyntaf Cymunedol

Pan fydd claf yn wynebu argyfwng difrifol bydd pobeiliad yn cyfrif a gall cymorth Ymatebydd CyntafCymunedol wneud gwahaniaeth hollbwysig i’wbywydau.

Gwirfoddolwyr yw Ymatebwyr Cyntaf Cymunedol sy’nrhoi eu hamser sbâr i fynychu galwadau 999 priodol aci roi gofal brys uniongyrchol i bobl yn eu cymunedau euhunain.

Bydd gwirfoddolwyr yn cael hyfforddiant gan WasanaethAmbiwlans Cymru i roi cymorth cyntaf sylfaenol, megistherapi ocsigen, adfywiad cardiopwlmonari a defnyddiodeffibriliwr.

Os hoffech wybod mwy am sut i ymuno â thîm syddeisoes wedi’i sefydlu neu ddechrau tîm o’r newydd,anfonwch e-bost at eich swyddog rhanbarthol:

• Gogledd [email protected]

• De Ddwyrain Cymru:[email protected]

• Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru:[email protected]

• Bod yn Yrrwr Gwirfoddol

Rydym bob amser yn dymuno recriwtio mwy o bobl iwirfoddoli fel gyrwyr ceir ambiwlans ac ar hyn o brydrydym angen rhagor o wirfoddolwyr yng NgogleddCymru.

Mae’n rhaid i Wirfoddolwyr Gyrru Ceir Ambiwlans fodyn:

• Ffit ac iach

• Perchen car gydag yswiriant cynhwysol

• Meddu ar drwydded yrru lân

Byddai disgwyl i yrwyr gwirfoddol gludo pobl o’u cartrefi i’r ysbyty i fynychu apwyntiadau ac yn ôl. Yngngogledd Cymru gallai hynny olygu gyrru i Lerpwl neu iFanceinion.

Mae’r oriau gwaith yn hyblyg iawn, mae’r gwirfoddolwyryn dweud wrthym ni pa bryd maen nhw ar gael ac rydymni’n gwneud ein trefniadau yn unol â hynny.

Telir costau teithio i dalu am gostau rhedeg a byddantyn seiliedig ar y milltiroedd a deithiwyd.

Os hoffech chi fod yn wirfoddolwr i’r Gwasanaeth CeirAmbiwlans, neu os hoffech gael rhagor wybodaethcysylltwch â Rheolwr y Gwasanaeth Ceir Ambiwlans argyfer eich ardal chi, mae’r manylion i’w gweld yn:www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk

Tîm Partneriaid Gofal Iechyd:-Ebost: [email protected]ôn: 01792 776252 Extension 5400

Gallwch hefyd ymuno ar-lein yn:www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk

• Become a Community First Responder

When a patient faces a serious emergency, everysecond counts for them and a simple helping handfrom a Community First Responder can make a vitaldifference to their lives.

First Responders in Wales are volunteers who donatetheir spare time to attend appropriate 999 calls andprovide first hand emergency care to people in theirown community.

The volunteers are trained by the Welsh AmbulanceService to administer basic first aid skills, oxygentherapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use ofa defibrillator.

If you would like to find out more about joining anexisting team or starting one from scratch, pleaseemail your regional officer:

• North Wales: [email protected]

• South East Wales: [email protected]

• Central and West Wales: [email protected]

• Become a Volunteer Car Driver

We are always looking to recruit more people tobecome volunteers for the Ambulance Car Service. Atthe moment we especially need more volunteers inNorth Wales.

Ambulance Car Service Volunteers must be:

• Fit and healthy

• Be a car owner with fully comprehensive insurance

• Have a clean driving licence

Volunteer car drivers would be expected to transportmobile patients to and from their homes to hospitalappointments. In North Wales this could meanjourneys to Liverpool and Manchester.

The hours of work are extremely flexible, thevolunteers provide us with their availability and wework around that.

Travel expenses are paid to cover running costs andare based on the miles travelled.

If you would like to volunteer for the Ambulance CarService or want to talk to somebody for moreinformation please contact the Ambulance Car ServiceManager for your area details can be found atwww.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk

Contact Partners in Healthcare Team:-Email: [email protected]: 01792 776252 Extension 5400

You can also join online at:www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk

BWRDD IECHYD PRIFYSGOL BETSI CADWALADR

• Cyngor Iechyd Cymunedol (CIC)

Mae Cyngor Iechyd Cymunedol Betsi Cadwaladr ynsefydliad statudol annibynnol sy’n cynrychiolibuddiannau cleifion a’r cyhoedd yn y GwasanaethIechyd Gwladol. Nhw yw’r ‘gwarchotgi’ GIG annibynnolyng Ngogledd Cymru sy’n ymwneud â phob agweddar ofal a thriniaeth o fewn y GIG ac maent yn cynnwysaelodau gwirfoddol sy’n gweithio i sicrhau fodanghenion a safbwyntiau cleifion yn cael eu hystyriedwrth gynllunio a darparu gwasanaethau GIG lleol.

Gellir dod o hyd i ragor o fanylion ar eu gwefan yn:http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/900/page/48089

Neu cysylltwch â’r Cyngor fel a ganlyn:

Wrecsam, Sir Ddinbych a Sir y FflintCartrefleFfordd CefnWrecsamLL13 9NH

01978 356178

Ynys Môn, Conwy a GwyneddUned 11Chestnut CourtParc MenaiBangorGwynedd

01248 679 284

• Grw^ p Cyfeirio Rhanddeiliaid Cydraddoldeb

Mae’r grw^ p hwn yn cynnwys pobl sydd wedi mynegididdordeb mewn gweithio gyda ni i graffu ar y gwaithyr ydym yn ei wneud er mwyn gweithredu ein CynllunCydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol Strategol. Ar hyn obryd mae’r grw^ p yn cyfarfod bedair gwaith y flwyddyn

• Aelod Cyhoeddus Gwirfoddol o Fwrdd IechydPrifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr

Aelodau Cyhoeddus yw aelodau o’r cyhoedd sy’ngwirfoddoli eu hamser i gyflwyno safbwyntiau cleifionar wasanaethau a datblygiadau.

Maent yn cynorthwyo ar lefel leol drwy gynnalarolygon ar ran BIPBC, rhoi adborth arymgynghoriadau, mynychu grwpiau / cyfarfodydd /pwyllgorau i roi sylwadau ar ddatblygiadau penodolmewn gwasanaethau. Bydd rhai aelodau hefyd yngwneud sylwadau ar daflenni gwybodaeth i gleifion ermwyn sicrhau eu bod yn hawdd i’w ddeall ac nad oesjargon ynddynt.

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

• Community Health Council (CHC)

The Betsi Cadwaladr Community Health Council is anindependent statutory organisation that represents theinterests of the patient and the public in the NationalHealth Service. They are the independent NHS'watchdog' in North Wales concerned with all aspectsof NHS care and treatment and consist of voluntarymembers who work to ensure that patient’s needs andviews are taken into consideration in the planning anddelivery of local NHS services.

Further details can be found on their website at: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/900/page/48089

The CHC can be contacted at:

Wrexham, Denbighshire and FlintshireCartrefleCefn RoadWrexhamLL13 9NH

01978 356178

Anglesey, Conwy and GwyneddUnit 11Chestnut CourtParc MenaiBangorGwynedd

01248 679 284

• Equality Stakeholder Reference Group

This group consists of people who have expressed aninterest in working with us to help scrutinise the workwe do in implementing our Strategic Equality andHuman Rights Plan. The Group currently meets fourtimes a year.

• Volunteering Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Public Member

Public Members are members of the public whovolunteer their time to provide a patient’s perspectiveon services and developments.

They assist on a practical level by conducting surveyson behalf of BCUHB, providing feedback onconsultations, attending groups/meeting/committees,commenting on specific service developments. Somemembers also comment on patient information leafletsto ensure that they are user friendly and jargon free.

• Grŵp Cyfeirio RhanddeiliaidMae’r Grw^ p Cyfeirio Rhanddeiliaid (GCRh) yn un o driGrw^ p Ymgynghorol i’r Bwrdd. Pwrpas y GCRh ywdarparu:

• Ymgysylltiad buan wrth i gyfeiriad cyffredinol hollgynhwysfawr y Bwrdd gael ei bennu.

• Cyngor ar gynigion penodol parthed gwasanaethau cyn y broses ymgynghori ffurfiol.

• Adborth ar effaith gwaith y Bwrdd Iechyd yn y cymunedau y mae’n ei wasanaethu.

Mae’r GCRh yn darparu fforwm ar gyfer trafod acymgysylltiad gweithredol ymysg rhanddeiliaid o’r hollgymunedau a wasanaethir gyda’r nod o gael achyflwyno barn gydlynol a chytbwys a fydd ynhysbysu’r broses o wneud penderfyniadau. Mae’rGCRH yn cynrychioli rhanddeiliaid sydd â budd ac ygallai eu rôl a’u gwaith nhw eu hunain gael ei effeithiogan benderfyniadau a wneir gan y BILl. Mae eu rôl ynwahanol i rôl y Cyngor Iechyd Lleol.

Mae aelodaeth y GCRh yn cynnwys cynrychiolwyrenwebedig o bob un o’r sectorau/sefydliadau canlynol:

• Y Trydydd Sector 6 lle

• Y Sector Annibynnol 1 lle

• Cynghorau Tref/Cymuned 1 lle

• Gwasanaethau Brys (cynrychiolir gan Ymddiriedolaeth Ambiwlans Cymru) 1 lle

• Cymdeithasau Tai 1 lle

• Gofalwyr 3 lle

• Partneriaethau Iechyd, Gofal Cymdeithasol a Lles 6 lle

• Adfywiad 1 lle

• Cydraddoldeb Anabledd 1 lle

• Cydraddoldeb Hil 1lle

• Pwyllgor y Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl

Mae ar Bwyllgor y Ddeddf Iechyd Meddwl gyfrifoldeb isicrhau fod holl ofynion Deddf Iechyd Meddwl 1983 (fely’i newidiwyd) yn cael eu diwallu gan y Bwrdd Iechyd.Mae Unllais hefyd wedi’u cynrychioli fel defnyddwyr ar yPwyllgor.

• Ymgysylltiad ac Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus

Gwahoddir aelodau o’r cyhoedd i ymgysylltu â’r BwrddIechyd drwy ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus mewn perthynasâ chynigion ar gyfer newidiadau i’r gwasanaeth a’r gwaithasesu effaith cydraddoldeb sydd wedi’i wreiddio yn yprosiectau hyn.

• Stakeholder Reference Group

The Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) is one ofthree Advisory Groups to the Board. The purpose ofthe SRG is to provide:

• Early engagement and involvement in the determination of the Health Board’s overall strategic direction.

• Advice on specific service proposals prior to formal consultation processes.

• Feedback on the impact of the Health Board’s work in the communities it serves.

The SRG provides a forum for active debate andengagement amongst stakeholders from across thecommunities serviced with the aim of reaching andpresenting a cohesive and balanced stakeholder view toinform decision making processes. The SRG representsstakeholders who have an interest in, and whose own roleand work could be affected by decisions made by theLHB. Their role is distinctive from that of the CommunityHealth Council.

Membership of the SRG is made up of nominatedrepresentatives from across the following sectors /organisations:

• Third Sector 6 places

• Independent Sector 1 place

• Town/Community Councils 1 place

• Emergency Services (represented by Welsh Ambulance Trust) 1 place

• Housing Associations 1 place

• Carers 3 places

• Health, Social Care and Well Being Partnerships 6 places

• Regeneration 1 place

• Disability Equality 1 place

• Race Equality 1 place

• Mental Health Act Committee

The Mental Health Act Committee has a responsibility to ensure that all requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended) are met by the Health Board.There is service user representation from Unllais on theCommittee.

• Public Engagement and Consultation

Members of the public are invited to engage with theHealth Board through public consultation associated withproposals for service change and the equalityimpact assessment work that is embedded within theseprojects.

CYNGOR LLEOL

Cynghorwyr Dinas, Tref a Chymuned

Cynhelir etholiadau lleol bob pedair blynedd fel arfer er ygallai swydd ddod yn wag ar unrhyw adeg am amryw oresymau.

Cyn sefyll mewn unrhyw etholiad lleol bydd rhaid i chisicrhau eich bod yn diwallu’r meini prawf cymhwyseddangenrheidiol ac nad ydych wedi’ch anghymhwyso mewn unrhyw ffordd. Mae gwahanol ddulliau yn dibynnua ydych o barti rhagnodedig (Llafur, RhyddfrydwyrDemocrataidd, Paid Cymru, Ceidwadwyr, UKIP a grwpiauffiniol eraill) nag ar gyfer pobl sy’n sefyll yn annibynnolheb unrhyw gysylltiad ag unrhyw un o’r prif bleidiaugwleidyddol. Cysylltwch â’ch Cyngor lleol am ragor ofanylion.

Allech chi fod yn Gynghorydd Bwrdeistref Sirol?

Os ydych chi wedi bod â diddordeb erioed mewn chwaraerhan flaenllaw yn y gwaith o wneud penderfyniadau lleola chynrychioli eich cymuned, gallech gael y cyfle hwnnwdrwy fod yn gynghorydd sir.

Fel arfer etholir cynghorydd bwrdeistref sirol am gyfnodo bedair blynedd a bydd yn cynrychioli trigolion eigymuned/chymuned ac yn siarad ar eu rhan feldefnyddwyr gwasanaethau lleol, yn arweinydd cymunedolsy’n gweithredu fel pencampwr ar faterion lleol a bydd yngweithio ar ran y bobl leol y mae’n eu cynrychioli.

Bydd cynghorwyr bwrdeistref sirol yn mynychucyfarfodydd llawn o’r cyngor fel arfer tua phedair gwaithy flwyddyn ond weithiau’n amlach ac maent yn caellwfans sylfaenol a threuliau rhesymol am y wneud hyn.Maent hefyd yn mynychu amrywiaeth o bwyllgorau agrwpiau eraill ac o dro i dro yn ymweld â’r prifswyddfeydd os yw hynny’n angenrheidiol i gynrychiolipryderon eu cymuned. Yn ychwanegol bydd cynghorwyrsir yn gweithio yn eu hetholaethau eu hunain ac yn treulioamser yn ymdrin â’r problemau sy’n berthnasol i’r bobl ymaent yn eu cynrychioli, naill ai drwy alwadau ffôn, e-byst, cyfarfodydd neu ymweliadau sy’n caniatáu i’rgymuned leisio’u barn er mwyn i’w cynghorydd eu symudymlaen.

Sut alla’i fod yn Gynghorydd Bwrdeistref Sirol?

I sefyll etholiad i fod yn Gynghorydd Bwrdeistref Sirol maeangen i chi fod yn:

• 18 oed ar ddyddiad yr etholiad• Dinesydd y DU, yr UE neu’n Ddinesydd y

Gymanwlad;• Wedi’ch cofrestru i bleidleisio yn y Sir neu fod wedi

gweithio yma am dros flwyddyn.

LOCAL COUNCIL

City, Town and Community Councillors

Local elections are normally held every four yearsalthough a casual vacancy can occur at any time for anumber of reasons.

Before standing in any local election you will have to makesure you meet the required eligibility criteria and that you are not disqualified in any way. There are differentmethods depending whether you are from a prescribedparty (Labour, Liberal Democrats, Plaid Cymru,Conservative, UKIP and other marginalised groups) thanfor people who stand as independents and have noassociation to any of the main political parties. Contactyour local Council for more details.

Could you become a County Borough Councillor?

If you’ve ever been interested in playing a prominent role in local decision-making and representing yourcommunity, becoming a county borough councillor couldbe your chance.

A county borough councillor is usually elected for a periodof four years and represents the people of theircommunity, speaking on their behalf as users of localservices, championing local matters as a communityleader and helping to shape future council activities andworks for the benefit of the local people they represent.

County borough councillors attend full council meetingsusually about four times a year but sometimes morefrequently. They receive a basic allowance and reasonableexpenses for this activity. They also attend various othercommittees and groups and occasionally visit the mainoffices if necessary to represent their community’sconcerns. In addition, county councillors work within theirconstituencies and spend time dealing with the relevantproblems and issues of the people they represent, eitherby telephone calls, e-mail, meetings or visits which allowthe community to make their views known to theirrepresentative so that they may take them forward.

How do I become a County Borough Councillor?

To become a county borough councillor candidate youneed to be:

• 18 on the date of the election;• UK, EU or Commonwealth Citizen;• registered to vote in the county or have lived or worked

here for one year.

Ni allwch sefyll etholiad os ydych yn:

• gweithio i‘r cyngor• dal swydd wleidyddol gyfyngedig mewn sefydliad arall;• yn fethdalwr• wedi treulio cyfnod yn y carchar yn y pum mlynedd

cyn dyddiad yr etholiad;• wedi cael gwaharddiad dan unrhyw ddeddfwriaeth

perthnasol i arfer anghyfreithlon neu lwgr.

Os ydych yn meddwl am sefyll fel ymgeisydd plaidwleidyddol yna mae’n rhaid i chi gael caniatâd y blaidhonno. Gellir dod o hyd i ragor o wybodaeth ar wefan yComisiwn Etholiadol www.e.ectoralcommission.org.uk<http://www.e.ectoralcommission.org.uk>.

Noder: arweiniad yn unig a roddir yma a chynghorirdarpar ymgeiswyr ar gyfer etholiadau cyngor sir igeisio’u cyngor cyfreithiol a phroffesiynol eu hunain

Craffu

Mae pwyllgorau craffu yn dal pwyllgorau gweithredol ycyngor a sefydliadau partner yn atebol mewn dullcadarnhaol ac adeiladol er mwyn helpu’r cyngor i gyflawniei weledigaeth. Gwaith y pwyllgor craffu hefyd yw cefnogigwasanaethau i gynnal safonau darparu gwasanaeth uchela’u harwain tuag at well effeithiolrwydd ac effeithlonrwydd

Craffu - chwarae eich rhan:

Mae sawl ffordd y gallwch chi, fel aelod o’r cyhoeddchwarae eich rhan o ran craffu:

• drwy awgrymu pwnc i’w adolygu

• drwy fynychu cyfarfodydd fel arsylwr

• drwy chwarae rhan mewn ymchwiliadau craffu arwahoddiad y panel adolygu craffu

• drwy gyflwyno tystiolaeth ysgrifenedig perthnasol iymholiad craffu os ceir gwahoddiad i wneud hynny.

Pwyllgorau Safonau

Mae pwyllgor safonau yn gyfrifol am hyrwyddo a chynnalsafonau uchel o ymddygiad ar ran cynghorwyr sir. Maehyn yn cynnwys helpu cynghorwyr i ddilyn eu CodYmddygiad.

Fel arfer mae’r pwyllgor yn cynnwys cynghorwyrbwrdeistref sirol, cynghorwyr tre/cymuned ac aelodauannibynnol gyda hawliau pleidleisio llawn (nad ydynt yngynghorwyr nac yn gyflogeion y cyngor). Mae aelodauannibynnol fel arfer yn aros yn eu swyddi am bedairblynedd ac yn cael eu penodi gan y cyngor drwy brosesddethol statudol.

You cannot stand for election if you:

• work for the council;• hold a politically restricted post for another

organisation;• are bankrupt;• have served a prison sentence within five years prior

to the election date;• have been disqualified under any legislation relating to

illegal or corrupt practices.

If you are thinking of standing as a candidate for a politicalparty then you must obtain permission from that party. More information can be found on the ElectoralCommission website www.electoralcommission.org.uk

Note: this script is intended as outline guidance onlyand prospective candidates for county council electionsare advised to seek their own legal and professionaladvice.

Scrutiny

Scrutiny committees hold to account, in a positive andconstructive manner, the work of the council’s executivecommittee and partner organisations in order to help thecouncil deliver its vision. The scrutiny committees’ job isalso to support services in maintaining high servicedelivery standards, and to steer them towards improvedefficiency and effectiveness.

Get involved with scrutiny

There are a number of ways in which you, as a memberof the public, can get involved with scrutiny:

• by suggesting a topic for review

• by attending meetings as observers

• by taking part in scrutiny investigations upon invitationby a scrutiny review panel

• by submitting written evidence relevant to a scrutinyinquiry when invited to do so

Standards Committees

A standards committee is responsible for promoting andmaintaining high standards of conduct by county boroughcouncillors. This includes helping councillors to followtheir Code of Conduct.

The committee is usually made up of county borough councillors, town / community councillors, andindependent members with full voting rights (who are notcouncillors or employees of the council). Independentmembers normally hold office for a term of four years andare appointed by the Council through a statutory selectionprocess.

Grŵp Cynllunio Defnyddwyr GwasanaethGrwpiau cynllunio yw grwpiau o bobl gyda’r un mathau onodweddion, er enghraifft anawsterau iechyd meddwlneu anawsterau/anableddau dysgu, amhariadau corfforola synhwyraidd a phobl hy^n. Bydd eu henwau yn cael eucadw mewn cronfa ddata o wirfoddolwyr. Mae pobpartner yn gwneud hyn yn wahanol felly’r peth gorau ywedrych ar y gwefannau unigol.

LLYWODRAETHWYR YSGOL

Mae ar bob corff llywodraethol grw^ p craidd olywodraethwyr sy’n cynnwys:

• rhiant lywodraethwyr;• athro lywodraethwyr;• staff lywodraethwyr;• Llywodraethwyr Awdurdod Lleol (ALl);• Y Pennaeth (yn gweithredu fel llywodraethwr os mai

dyma yw ei ddewis ef/hi).

Bydd cyrff llywodraethol hefyd yn cynnwys rhai o’rllywodraethwyr canlynol, yn dibynnu ar y math o ysgol:

• llywodraethwyr cymunedol;• llywodraethwyr cymunedol ychwanegol;• llywodraethwyr cynrychioliadol;• llywodraethwyr sefydledig;• llywodraethwyr partneriaeth;• llywodraethwyr noddi;• yn ychwanegol, bydd gan ysgolion uwchradd

ddisgyblion lywodraethwyr.

Rhiant Lywodraethwyr

• Caiff rhiant lywodraethwyr eu hethol fel cynrychiolwyrbuddiannau pobl sydd â phlant yn yr ysgol. Gall rhiantlywodraethwr wasanaethu fel llywodraethwr amgyfnod o bedair blynedd hyd yn oed os bydd euplentyn/plant yn gadael yr ysgol yn ystod y cyfnodhwnnw.

• Caiff rhiant lywodraethwyr fynegi eu barn bersonol yny cyfarfodydd llywodraethu.

• Os na fydd unrhyw rieni, neu dim digon o rieni, yn rhoieu hunain ymlaen ar gyfer etholiad i’r bwrdd, gall ycorff llywodraethol benodi rhiant lywodraethwyr.

Athro Lywodraethwyr

• Caiff athro lywodraethwyr eu hethol fel cynrychiolwyrbuddiannau’r proffesiwn dysgu a chânt gyfle i roi barny staff dysgu i’r corff llywodraethol.

• Mae ganddynt ryddid i fynegi eu barn bersonol achyflwyno eu safbwyntiau eu hunain pan wneirpenderfyniadau, yn union fel unrhyw lywodraethwrarall.

• Weithiau ni fydd barn athro lywodraethwr yr un fath abarn eu pennaeth. Os mai dyma yw’r achos, o rancwrteisi, dylai’r athro lywodraethwr roi gwybod i’rpennaeth mai dyma yw’r sefyllfa cyn i’r mater penodolhwnnw gael ei drafod yn y cyfarfod llywodraethwyr.

Service User Planning Group

Planning Groups are groups of people from/with the sametype of characteristics, for example mental health,learning disabilities/difficulties, physical and sensoryimpairments and older people and names are put onto avoluntary database. Each partner does this differently sobest to check out each individual website.

SCHOOL GOVERNORS

All governing bodies have a core group of governorsconsisting of:

• parent governors;• teacher governors;• staff governors;• Local Authority (LA) governors;• The Headteacher (acting in the capacity of a governor

where this is his/her choice).

Governing bodies will also consist of some of thefollowing governors, depending on the type of school:

• community governors;• additional community governors;• representative governors;• foundation governors;• partnership governors;• Sponsor governors;• In addition, secondary schools will have associate

pupil governors.

Parent Governors

• Parent governors are elected as representatives of theinterests of parents of pupils currently attending theschool. A parent governor can continue to serve as agovernor until the end of their four year term of office,even if their child leaves the school during the period.

• Parent governors may express their personal views atgoverning body meetings.

• If no parents, or not enough parents stand for election,then the governing body can appoint parent governors.

Teacher Governors

• Teacher governors are elected as representatives ofthe interests of the teaching profession. Whereas onoccasion they may give the views of teaching staff tothe governing body.

• They are equally free to express their personal viewsand exercise their own judgements when decisions aremade, like any other governor.

• Sometimes the views of a teacher governor will not bethose of their Headteacher. If this is the case, it is wisefor the teacher governor to pay the Headteacher thecourtesy of informing him or her before the particularissue is discussed in a governors’ meeting.

Staff Lywodraethwyr

• Etholir staff lywodraethwyr o blith y staff ategol yrysgol (aelodau o staff yr ysgol nad ydynt yn dysgu).

Llywodraethwyr Awdurdod Lleol

• Penodir llywodraethwyr Awdurdod Lleol (ALl) gan yrALl sy’n cynnal yr ysgol.

• Gall llywodraethwyr ALl gynrychioli barn yr ALl ondnid dirprwyon yr ALl ydynt ac ni all yr ALl roi mandadiddynt gynrychioli barn benodol.

Llywodraethwyr Cymunedol

• Gwahoddir y llywodraethwyr hyn gan lywodraethwyreraill i ymuno â’r corff llywodraethol ac fe’u penodirgan y corff llywodraethol.

• Daw llywodraethwyr cymunedol a’u profiadau a’usgiliau eu hunain i’r corff llywodraethol a gallant fodyn ddolen gyswllt â’r gymuned y mae’r ysgol yn eigwasanaethu.

• Bydd llywodraethwyr cymunedol fel arfer yn byw neu’n gweithio yn y gymuned y mae’r ysgol yn eigwasanaethu.

Llywodraethwyr Cymunedol Ychwanegol

Mae’n rhaid i ysgolion cynradd neu feithrin sy’ngwasanaethu ardal ble mae un cyngor cymuned neu fwysicrhau fod y corff llywodraethol yn darparu ar gyfer unllywodraethwr cymunedol ychwanegol i’w enwebu gan ycyngor cymuned. Bydd hwn yn le ychwanegol at y llefydderaill ar gyfer llywodraethwyr cymunedol.

Llywodraethwyr Sefydledig

• Mae llywodraethwyr sefydledig yn aelodau o gyrffllywodraethu ysgolion gwirfoddol a gynorthwyir,ysgolion sefydledig ac ysgolion wirfoddol rheoledig.

• Maent yn sicrhau fod yr ysgol yn cadw ei nodweddioncrefyddol penodol neu ei bod yn cael ei rhedeg yn unolâ thelerau gweithred ymddiried.

Disgybl Lywodraethwyr Cyswllt

• Enwebir disgybl lywodraethwyr cyswllt (DLC) o blithaelodau cyngor yr ysgol o flynyddoedd 11,12 neu 13mewn ysgolion uwchradd.

• Nod Disgybl Lywodraethwyr Cyswllt yw bod yn llaisdros gyngor yr ysgol yng nghyfarfodydd corffllywodraethol ac i’r gwrthwyneb.

• Gallant hefyd fod yn aelodau o bwyllgorau anstatudoly corff llywodraethol a gallant bleidleisio mewncyfarfodydd o’r pwyllgor (nid cyfarfodydd y corffllywodraethol).

Pob Llywodraethwr

• Mae’n ofynnol i bob llywodraethwr chwarae rhan lawn yng ngweithgaredd y corff llywodraethol asicrhau dilyniant drwy fynychu cyfarfodydd ynrheolaidd. Mae rhagor o wybodaeth ar gael ynwww.governorswales.org.uk

Staff Governors

• Staff governors are elected from among the supportstaff (all staff employed at the school other than in ateaching capacity) at the school.

Local Authority Governors

• Local Authority (LA) governors are appointed by theLA which maintains the school.

• LA governors may present the LA’s views but they arenot delegates of the LA and they cannot be mandatedby the LA to take a particular view.

Community Governors

• These governors are invited by other governors to join the governing body and are appointed by thegoverning body.

• Community governors bring their own experience orskills to the governing body and can act as a link withthe community in which the school serves.

• Community governors usually live or work in thecommunity of the school area.

Additional Community Governors

A primary or nursery school serving an area for whichthere are one or more community councils, must providefor the governing body to include one additionalcommunity governor to be nominated by the communitycouncil. This position is in addition to the othercommunity governor places.

Foundation Governors

• Foundation governors are members of the governingbodies of voluntary aided, foundation and voluntarycontrolled schools.

• They ensure that the school preserves its particularreligious character or that it is conducted inaccordance with the terms of a trust deed.

Associate Pupil Governors

• Associate pupil governors (APG’s) are nominated frommembers of the school council from Years 11, 12 or13 in secondary schools.

• The aim of APG’s is to provide the voice of the schoolcouncil at governing body meetings and vice versa.

• They can also be members of the governing body nonstatutory committees and may vote at committeemeetings (not governing body meetings).

All Governors

• All governors need to become fully involved in theactivity of the governing body and to ensure continuityby attending meetings regularly. More informationavailable on www.governorswales.org.uk

Cyngor Ysgol

• Sefydlir y rhain ar ddechrau bob blwyddyn ysgol abydd pob cynrychiolydd yn ddisgybl yn yr ysgol

• Gwneir enwebiadau ar gyfer y Cyngor gan grŵp oddisgyblion, gan ffrindiau neu gall disgybl ei hun roiei enw ymlaen.

• Anogir disgyblion â nodweddion gwarchodedig iymuno â Chyngor ysgol (yn aml bydd gan ysgolionuned ar gyfer pobl ag amrywiaeth o NodweddionGwarchoded.

• Bydd pleidlais wedyn yn cael ei chynnal i ethol cyngoryr ysgol - dylid bod â chynrychiolydd o bob blwyddynyn yr ysgol.

Mae rhestr o ysgolion ar gael gan yr awdurdodau lleol acar eu gwefannau:-

• Cyngor Sir Ynys Mônwww.anglesey.gov.uk01248 750057

• Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwywww.conwy.gov.uk 01492 574000

• Cyngor Sir Ddinbychwww.denbighshire.gov.uk 01824 706000

• Cyngor Sir y Fflintwww.flintshire.gov.uk 01352 752121

• Cyngor Gwyneddwww.gwynedd.gov.uk01766 771000

• Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwywww.wrexham.gov.uk 01978 292000

Fforwm Ieuenctid Sirol

Mae’n rhaid i’r holl aelodau fod rhwng 11 - 25 oed. Nody fforwm yw cynrychioli barn pobl ifanc e.e. sipsiwn a theithwyr, y digartref, pobl ifanc ag anghenionychwanegol, fforymau ysgol, fforymau parciau sglefrioayyb yn ogystal â systemau sydd yn eu lle i gynrychioliysgolion arbennig a sectorau a grwpiau eraill anodd eucyrraedd. Bydd y bobl ifanc ar y fforwm ieuenctid ycynrychioli eu safbwyntiau eu hunain yn ogystal â rhaipobl ifanc eraill. Bydd y Fforwm Ieuenctid yn chwaraerhan mewn prosiectau a materion sy’n effeithio ar blant aphobl ifanc o bob rhan o’r Sir ac yn gweithio’n agos â’rBartneriaeth Plant a Phobl Ifanc. Os hoffech fod yn rhano hyn, cysylltwch â’ch Cyngor lleol

School Council

• These are set up at the start of every school year andall representatives are pupils from the school.

• Nominations are made by a group of pupils or pupilsnominate themselves or a friend nominates anotherpupil.

• Pupils from Protected Characterises are encouragedto join the School Council (schools often have a unitwithin their school for people with various ProtectedCharacterises).

• A ballot is then held to elect the school council. Thereshould be a representative from all years of the school.

A list of schools is available from each local authority andon their website:-

• Isle Of Anglesey County Councilwww.anglesey.gov.uk01248 750057

• Conwy County Borough Councilwww.conwy.gov.uk 01492 574000

• Denbighshire County Councilwww.denbighshire.gov.uk 01824 706000

• Flintshire County Council www.flintshire.gov.uk 01352 752121

• Gwynedd Councilwww.gwynedd.gov.uk01766 771000

• Wrexham County Borough Councilwww.wrexham.gov.uk 01978 292000

County Youth Forum

All members must be between the ages of 11 - 25 yearsold. Members of the Forum are there to represent theviews of young people e.g. Gypsies and Travellers,Homeless, Additional Needs, School Forums, Skate ParkForums etc as well as systems in place to representspecial schools and other sectors and hard to reachgroups. Young people represent the views of youngpeople as well as their own. The Youth Council getsinvolved with projects and issues that affect children andyoung people across the County and work closely withthe Children and Young People’s Partnership. If youwould like to be involved in this, please contact your localCouncil.

HEDDLU GOGLEDD CYMRU

Beth am fod yn ymwelydd dalfeydd annibynnol?

Pwrpas y Cynllun yw galluogi pobl o’r gymuned leol iarsylwi ac adrodd yn ôl ar yr amodau y cedwir pobl ynNalfeydd yr Heddlu ynddynt. Y nod yw cynyddu hyder ycyhoedd bod yr Heddlu yn trin pobl sy’n cael eu cadw yneu dalfeydd yn deg ac yn gywir. Mae’r cynllun yn cynnigamddiffyniad i’r rhai sy’n cael eu dal ac i’r Heddlu ynogystal â thawelwch meddwl i’r gymuned.

Cymhwysedd

Yn amodol ar y gofynion a amlinellir isod, gallComisiynydd Heddlu a Throsedd Gogledd Cymru ystyriedunrhyw un dros 18 oed (ar adeg eu penodiad) sy’n bywneu’n gweithio yn un o’r chwe sir sy’n rhan o ardalblismona Gogledd Cymru i fod yn ymwelydd dalfeydd.

Dylai Ymwelwyr Dalfeydd Annibynnol fod yn unigolionannibynnol o gymeriad da. Gofynnir i bob ymgeisyddgynnwys manylion unrhyw euogfarnau yn eu ffurflennicais, ar wahân i’r rhai hynny sydd wedi dod i ben ynrhinwedd Deddf Ailsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 a chytuno ifynd drwy broses fetio’r heddlu cyn penodiad a chynadnewyddu eu cytundeb. Bydd angen i ymgeiswyrddangos fod ganddynt sgiliau cyfathrebu da a’r gallu iweithio gydag eraill.

Bydd yn ofynnol hefyd i ymgeiswyr lenwi holiadur iechydmeddygol cyn eu penodi, cyn adnewyddu eu cytundeb aphan fyddant yn cyrraedd 70 oed.

Ni fydd Swyddfa’r Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throsedd ynpenodi ynadon, swyddogion heddlu, cyn swyddogionheddlu na swyddogion gwirfoddol yn Ymwelwyr DalfeyddAnnibynnol. Mae’n bosibl y caiff unigolion eraill eugwahardd rhag cael eu penodi hefyd, ar ôl trafodaethgyda’r ymgeisydd unigol, os ydynt yn cael cysylltiaduniongyrchol â’r system cyfiawnder troseddol, e.ecyfreithwyr neu swyddogion prawf.

Recriwtio

Bydd Swyddfa’r Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throsedd ynpenodi Ymwelwyr Dalfeydd Annibynnol drwy wahoddceisiadau gan bobl sy’n gynrychiolaidd o’r gymuned leol.Gwneir hyn drwy hysbysebion neu gyhoeddusrwydd arallyn y cyfryngau lleol a thrwy unrhyw ddull arall y byddSwyddfa’r Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throsedd yn ei ystyriedyn addas.

NORTH WALES POLICE

Why not become an independent custody visitor

The purpose of the Scheme is to enable people from thelocal community to observe and report upon theconditions under which people are detained at CustodySuites. The aim is to increase public confidence in the fairand proper treatment of detainees by the Police and offersprotection to both detainees and the Police andreassurance to the community.

Eligibility

Subject to the requirements set out below, any personover the age of 18 years (at the time of appointment) andresiding or working within the six counties whichcomprise the North Wales policing area may beconsidered by the Office of the Police and CrimeCommissioner North Wales.

Independent Custody Visitors should be independentpersons of good character. All applicants will be askedto include on their application forms details of anyconvictions, other than those which are spent by reasonof the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, to consent to police vetting enquiries being made prior to initialappointment and prior to the renewal of existingcontracts. Applicants will be expected to demonstrategood communication skills and the ability to work withothers.

Applicants will also be required to complete a medicalhealth questionnaire prior to appointment, prior to therenewal of existing contracts, and on attaining the age of70 years.

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner will notappoint magistrates, and serving or former police officersor special constables as Independent Custody Visitors.Other people may be excluded, after discussion with theindividual applicant, if they have a direct involvement inthe criminal justice system such as solicitors or probationofficers.

Recruitment

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner willrecruit Independent Custody Visitors by invitingapplications from, and representative of, the localcommunity. This will be done by advertisements or otherpublicity via local media and any other means which theOffice of the Police and Crime Commissioner mayconsider suitable.

Bydd Swyddfa’r Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throsedd ynceisio recriwtio ymwelwyr o bob rhan o’r gymuned ermwyn adlewyrchu amrywiaeth y boblogaeth o safbwynthil, anabledd, rhyw, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, crefydd a chred,oedran a’r iaith Gymraeg, yn unol â pholisïau Swyddfa’rComisiynydd Heddlu a Throsedd. Ar wefan Swyddfa’rComisiynydd Heddlu a Throsedd rydym yn gofyn i boblgysylltu â ni os oes ganddynt ddiddordeb mewn bod ynYmwelydd Dalfeydd a chedwir y wybodaeth ar gronfaddata gan Weinyddwr y Cynllun er mwyn cysylltu â’runigolion hynny pan ddaw swydd yn wag. Pan ddawswydd yn wag bydd y rhai sy’n mynegi diddordeb yn caelFfurflen Gais, Disgrifiad o’r Swydd, Manyleb yr Unigolyna Holiadur Monitro Cyfle Cyfartal.

GRŴP YMGYNGHOROL ANNIBYNNOL (GYA)

Grw^ p o bobl annibynnol o’r gymuned yw’r Grw^ pYmgynghorol Annibynnol (GYA) sy’n gweithredu fel ffrindbeirniadol i Heddlu Gogledd Cymru mewn perthynas âmaterion Cydraddoldeb ac Amrywiaeth.

Mae’r grw^ p yn gweithio’n agos â gwasanaeth yr heddluer mwyn sicrhau fod ei bolisïau, ei blismona a’i arferioncyffredinol yn diwallu amcanion ei strategaethCydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Hawliau Dynol strategol acyn darparu amddiffyniad rhag rhoi unrhyw ran o’ncymunedau amrywiol dan anfantais o ganlyniad i ddiffygdealltwriaeth, anwybodaeth neu gredoau anghywir ar rany gwasanaeth, fel y’i pennir yn argymhellion ymchwiliadStephen Lawrence.

Gellir dod o hyd i wybodaeth ynghylch y GYA ynghyd âffurflenni cais drwy glicio ar y ddolen isod:-

www.north-wales.police.uk/about_us/equality__diversity/independent_advisory_group.aspx

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner will seekto recruit Visitors from all sections of the community toreflect its diversity in relation to race, disability, gender,sexual orientation, religion and belief, age and Welshlanguage in accordance with the Office of the Police andCrime Commissioner’s policies. On the website of theOffice of the Police and Crime Commissioner we askpeople to contact us if they would be interested inbecoming a Custody Visitor, details are kept on a databaseby the Scheme Administrator and contact made when avacancy arises. Interested parties will be sent anApplication Pack containing background informationabout the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme, anApplication Form, Job Description, Person Specificationand an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire.

INDEPENDENT ADVISORY GROUP (IAG)

The Independent Advisory Group (IAG) are a group ofindependent community members who act as a criticalfriend to North Wales Police on Equality and Diversityissues.

The group works closely with the police service to ensuretheir policy, policing and general practices meet the aims of their strategic Equality, Diversity and HumanRights strategy and to provide a safeguard againstdisadvantaging any section of our diverse communitiesthrough the lack of understanding, ignorance andmistaken belief by the service, as set out by the StephenLawrence enquiry recommendations.

Information about the IAG and application forms arefound by clicking on the below link:-

www.north-wales.police.uk/about_us/equality__diversity/independent_advisory_group.aspx