Purpose and Function
1. Representation and Voice: The Consultative Assembly serves as a representative body where affiliated organizations can have a voice in the decision-making processes of the IAGP. This allows for diverse input and perspectives from various organizational members.
2. Consultation and Advice: It acts as an advisory group to the IAGP leadership, providing insights, recommendations, and feedback on policies, initiatives, and strategic directions. This ensures that the leadership considers the views and needs of its broader organizational affiliates.
3. Collaboration and Networking: The Assembly fosters collaboration and networking among the affiliates. This can lead to joint projects, shared resources, and mutual support, enhancing the overall impact of the IAGP’s work.

Structure and Membership
1. Organizational Affiliates: Members of the Consultative Assembly are typically representatives from various organizational affiliates of the IAGP. These could include regional and national group psychotherapy associations, training institutes, and other relevant organizations.
2. Meetings and Communication: The Assembly may hold regular meetings, either virtually or in-person, to discuss key issues, share updates, and coordinate efforts. Effective communication channels are established to ensure ongoing dialogue between the Assembly members and the IAGP leadership.

Roles and Responsibilities
1. Advisory Role: Members of the Assembly provide advice on specific issues, helping to shape the policies and practices of the IAGP to better serve its affiliates and the broader community.
2. Advocacy and Representation: The Assembly represents the interests of the organizational affiliates within the IAGP, advocating for their needs and concerns.
3. Information Sharing: It serves as a platform for sharing information and best practices among affiliates, promoting continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits
1. Enhanced Decision-Making: The consultative process ensures that decisions made by the IAGP are well-informed and reflective of the needs and views of its diverse affiliates.
2. Increased Engagement: Organizational affiliates are more engaged and invested in the IAGP’s activities, fostering a stronger sense of community and shared purpose.
3. Strengthened Relationships: The Assembly helps build stronger relationships and trust between the IAGP and its affiliates, leading to more effective collaboration and support.

Implementation
1. Establishing the Assembly: Clear guidelines and procedures are established for forming the Assembly, including criteria for membership, roles and responsibilities, and meeting schedules.
2. Ongoing Evaluation: Regular evaluation of the Assembly’s effectiveness is conducted to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the IAGP and its affiliates.

By creating a Consultative Assembly of Organisational Affiliates, the IAGP ensures that its work is inclusive, collaborative, and responsive to the needs of its organizational members, ultimately enhancing the field of group psychotherapy and group processes on a global scale.