MORE than 1,000 voluntary and community groups in North Yorkshire are being consulted on new working arrangements with the county council.
The North Yorkshire Compact aims to improve relations between the statutory, voluntary and community sectors.
Voluntary and community groups have until the end of September to respond to a draft document issued by the authority.
The compact aims to recognise and make best use of voluntary and community groups in the county.
It aims to improve the county council's consultation, participation and involvement with local groups in strategic processes, particularly local strategic partnerships, and help to achieve a fair and simple system of funding.
John Fort, the county council's executive member for community planning, said: "We see the development and implementation of the compact as vital in showing our commitment to partnership working for the benefit of local communities throughout North Yorkshire."
The compact is expected be in place by April next year
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