Applications are now being accepted for new members - closing date February 28, 2007

You can apply to become a member of the Devon Local Access Forum.  For further information about this have a look through these web pages or the information sheet about the Devon Local Access Forum (19KB - pdf help), poster (30KB - pdf help) and the membership requirements.  If you wish to become a member, you can fill in the downloadable application form (28KB - pdf help) and send it in to us. Or if you would rather an electronic Word version of the application form email DevonCAF@devon.gov.uk

Membership requirements

Applicants for membership will be expected to fulfil some of the following criteria.  (Please note that no formal qualifications are required.)

Knowledge

• Appreciation of issues affecting access to the countryside and/or water and the relationship with land/water management and conservation
• Understanding of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act
• Understanding of legislative processes and committee structures

Skills

• A willingness to listen to and respect other points of view
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with a team
• An enthusiasm to discuss wide-ranging issues and participate in debate
• A desire to achieve consensus and find agreed solutions
• Ability to represent the views of a particular interest group(s) and to network accordingly

Experience

• Previous committee work/experience
• Experience of using public rights of way or access land
• or experience of land management or ownership
• or experience of other fields of interest, such as disability issues, outdoor recreation, conservation, tourism or business
• or experience of issues affecting young people or black and minority ethnic groups or other under-represented groups

Other requirements

• Prepared to attend four meetings a year plus occasional training days or Working Group meetings
• Prepared to serve for a period of three years
• Prepared to respond to some business between meetings, via e-mail, post or telephone
• Committed to furthering access improvements to land and water within Devon
• Committed to equal opportunities