This Network has been established as a support mechanism through which local authorities in Wales and other public sector bodies can come together and discuss strategic issues around the implementation of the Welsh language including promoting bilingualism within local government in Wales. The Network will also support the work of Language Officers and share information and examples of good practice and update colleagues on a range of issues and initiatives being addressed.
Format of Meetings
Meetings of the Network will be held quarterly.
Meetings of the Network will be organised and serviced by the WLGA; the agenda for meetings will be drawn up in liaison with the Chair(s) of the Rhwydiaith Network who will also Chair meetings of the Network.
Relationship with 3rd Parties
Public Bodies deal with 3rd party bodies in numerous ways. The main ways in which they engage with external bodies are noted below:
Contracts
Grants
Sponsorship
Partnerships or joint projects
Functions to regulate external bodies
Relationship with 3rd Parties will discuss each one of the main types of relationships with external bodies, and consider how you can influence the processes described in the above measures, in a way which promotes and mainstreams the use of the Welsh language within your organisation and through your relationship with external bodies, whether they be partners, contractors, sponsored bodies, those receiving a grant or those who are regulated by your orgnaisation.
For more information contact: Heledd Bebb