Representatives are committed advocates of the programme and have the capacity to support others going through the process. They are members of established networks that enable them to represent a variety of constituent groups. They are champions of the programme who have the ability and expertise to deliver presentations and speak within a variety of audiences. Meetings take place termly and members of the consortium service and facilitate the group. The chair is elected by the membership and the expectation is that members of the group will serve for a minimum of one academic year.
The purpose of the group is to share regional experience of the programme and communicate stakeholder response and engagement. Members will provide feedback to the programme management group that brings support and challenge to the services the consortium provide.