RainbowYOUTH is proposing having two co-chairs rather than a chair and vice-chair, in tweaks to its constitution which will be voted on at its AGM this Saturday. Where possible, the Auckland support agency says the two chairs will be “differently identifying” so there is a diversity of views at the governance level of the organisation. Rainbow Youth members will also vote on changing the ‘Takatapui Representative’ title on the Board to the ‘Maori and Pacific Representative’, which the organisation says will more accurately reflect the cultural expectations that are being placed on the holder of this position. It will also use ‘queer and trans* rather than lgbt, which it says will better reflect the diverse identities of its community. Quantified gender requirements for the Board could also be out the door, with a requirement that there are “diverse sexualities and gender identities that are reflective of our membership and our community” instead. RainbowYOUTH is also suggesting changing the application process for running for the Board from nominations from the floor to applications submitted in writing at least a week in advance of the AGM to ensure that applications are well thought-out. The proposed changes will be voted on at the AGM at the RainbowYOUTH Drop In Centre on K’ Rd, from midday. “So come along, eat food, meet people and share your ideas with us,” Rainbow Youth says. Anyone who wants to apply to be a Board member can do so here
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First published: Wednesday, 18th June 2014 - 1:29pm