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.