Types of Community Representatives
Legitimate representatives could be, but are not limited to:
- Local government officials.
- Elected representatives of regional, local and village councils.
- Traditional representatives, such as elders, village headmen or tribal leaders.
- Chairmen/directors of local cooperatives.
- Leaders of community-based organisations or local NGOs.
- Representatives of local women’s, youth, and minority groups.
- School teachers. Religious leaders.