Its core functions are to hold the Socitm Board and Management responsible through a Scrutiny Programme, to set the membership agenda and priorities, and to nominate or ratify the Socitm Futures membership. The group is currently chaired by John Serle (john.serle@socitm.gov.uk )

Membership of this representative group consists of (at least)
• 12 Regional Representatives
• Representatives of Public Sector organisation types, if not otherwise represented
• Socitm Board of Directors nominee
• Member Benefits Board nominee
• Service Delivery Board nominee

Members of the NAC

(as at 1 November 2008 - the list is not complete and when others join their names will be published here):

John Serle, Independent Consultant (Chair)
Janet de Rochefort, Kent County Council
Peter Gallon, Northumberland County Council
Bernard Gudgin, Retired
Nick Roberts, Surrey County Council
Ray Whitehouse, London Borough of Havering
Damian Parkinson, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue
Ann Middleton, Metropolitan Police
Mike Jackson, East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Richard Steel, Newham Council (Socitm President)
Adrian Hancock, Managing Director, Socitm
Neil Harvey, Food Standards Agency
Vic Freir, Somerset County Council
Tonino Cuiffini, Warwickshire County Council
David Houston, Socitm Executive Director (Interim)