Implementation plans for new networks

Each new RNP will develop a detailed implementation plan for their activities over the course of the project and beyond, with the assistance of the REPs. These plans will outline: • The organisational structure of the networks, including administrative responsibilities, the roles of each member, and where relevant information on the financing of network activities, • The functioning of the network – i.e. what mechanisms will be established to enable collaboration between members. These will at least include regular face-to-face meetings • A list of topics/tenders which will form the provisional basis for collaboration activities. • Specific capacity building requirements of staff in the participating network authorities, • Where relevant (i.e. where membership is not already established or restricted), the approach to recruitment and promotion of the networks activities, and a terms of reference for participation, • A schedule for monitoring and reporting on activities and results. Each plan will be developed by Month 7, and will then be reviewed by the three existing network partnerships and Ecoinstitut, with the support of ICLEI. These plans will be developed by the regional network project partners in collaboration with municipalities/authorities in the region keen to participate in the networks. These plans will then be discussed in detail at the second partners’ meeting in Month 8 in Barcelona. Final plans will be delivered by Month 10, and approved by all network participants.