What is the Reference Panel?
The Foróige Reference Panel is a group of up to 64 young people who are brought together to represent the views of all members of Foróige, from Clubs to Projects to Youth Services. The work of the Reference Panel directly impacts how Foróige operates and ensures that young persons’ voices are heard in the running of Ireland’s leading youth organisation.
What does the Reference Panel do?
The functions of the Reference Panel will be determined from time to time by the National Executive and include, but are not limited to:
- Bringing forward representation regarding the Organisation from the Regional Conferences of Clubs and the Regional Youth Participation Seminars
- Influencing Organisation decisions that affect young people
- Producing a report on their activities and determining local and regional actions based on this report
- Advocating on behalf of the Organisation.
How often does the Reference Panel meet?
The Reference Panel meets at least twice per year.
How do I get on the Reference Panel?
At every Regional Conference/Seminar young people above the age of 14 and members of a properly affiliated club, project or service have the opportunity to run in an election to select the region’s representatives on the Reference Panel.
