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Candidate Statements Representatives for ratification at Plenary

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Candidate Statements Representatives for ratification at Plenary

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Previously nominated Representatives that will be presented for ratification at the Plenary below.

Nomination for International Relations & Tourism SPC via Social Inclusion Pillar - Candidate Statement:

Frances Lynch: Meitheal Mara

I have been involved in the community and voluntary sector in Cork City for a number of years, mostly through my involvement with Meitheal Mara. I have been a board member of Meitheal Mara for the past two years. I have an interest in the development of the city, in particular with making it a better city to live in.

Nomination for International Relations & Tourism SPC via Environmental Pillar -Candidate Statement:

Dylan Krug: The Environmental Forum

Hello, my name is Dylan Krug. I am a life long climate activist and immigrant to Ireland. I have been living here for the past 6 years and in that time completed an undergraduate at Trinity College in environmental sciences and a masters at UCC in environmental law. During my undergraduate academic research I conducted a literature review on the effectiveness of 'eco-tourism' in facilitating economic growth and conservation goals. Additionally, while not directly related to tourism, I conducted my masters dissertation on the topic of flood risk management policy in Ireland, using Cork City as a case study. This has left me with a comprehensive understanding of the council's mechanisms and objectives. I believe my law / science background and experience as, initially a tourist, now resident of Ireland will allow me to contribute to the spectrum of topics under International Relations & Tourism. Thank you for your consideration.

Nomination for Transport & Mobility SPCs via Environmental Pillar - Candidate Statement:

Kevin Long: Cork Cycling Campaign

Currently I serve as Vice-Chair of Cork Cycling Campaign. In recent years I have been project lead on new initiatives to promote cycling and cycling safety in Cork, including Cycling Cities: The Cork Experience, a book project collaboration with University of Eindhoven, and the Telraam sensor campaign, a community-led traffic counting project. I am also involved in the Infrastructure submissions team within Cork Cycling Campaign,  to submit our observations to consultations  on active travel schemes.

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Candidate Statement: Committee Local Community Development (LCDC) Social Inclusion

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Candidate Statement: Committee Local Community Development (LCDC) Social Inclusion

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1 vacancy – PPN received 1 nomination

Candidate Statement:

Konrad Im: Gay Project

I am putting myself forward for the LCDC as I am deeply committed to building a more inclusive, equitable, and connected community in Cork City. With lots of experience in grassroots activism, voluntary leadership, and professional community development, I bring both lived and professional view to this role.

Since 2015, I have been actively involved with the Gay Project, where I now serve as Manager, supporting and empowering the LGBTI+ community through advocacy, events, and vital services. My background includes extensive voluntary leadership: from my time as a Youth Leader with UP Cork to Board roles with Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival and founding Ballyphehane Tidy Towns to foster inclusive, safe public spaces. I also sit on the board of Ballyphehane Community Association.

Academically, I hold a BA in Community Development, a Postgraduate Diploma in Community and Voluntary Sector Management (UCC), and a Level 9 qualification in Creativity & Change (MTU). These have equipped me with the tools to navigate statutory structures, work collaboratively across sectors, and meaningfully engage with communities.

I understand the strategic and operational demands of the LCDC and am committed to contributing to its goals – particularly around inclusion, integration, and participatory local development. I would be honoured to represent the Social Inclusion Pillar.

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What LCDC Representative Positions are available?

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What LCDC Representative Positions are available?

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There are 5 PPN representatives who sit on the LCDC.

Currently, there is one vacancy available:

x1 Social Inclusion

To be eligible for this vacancy, your membership organisation must be a Social Inclusion PPN member.

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LCDCs are responsible for:

co-ordinating, planning and overseeing local and community development funding

bringing a more joined-up approach to the running of local and community development programmes and interventions

pursuing an integrated approach to local community based services across providers and delivery structures

promoting meaningful citizen and community engagement in the planning and evaluation of development programmes

pursuing a more cost-efficient administration of local and community development programmes and delivery structures

matching resources to priorities

ensuring better value for money in the management and delivery of programmes

focusing on learning and feedback, enhancing the links between services delivery and policy development

pursuing opportunities for additional funding for the area, whether exchequer, EU, private or other sources

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What kind of commitment is involved with the LCDC?

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What kind of commitment is involved with the LCDC?

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There is a meeting every month. Members may also wish to participate in Sub-groups of the LCDC and this may entail an additional time commitment that is optional.

The LCDC Reps serve a three (3) year term with the option to serve a second three (3) year term if agreeable to both the representative and committee.

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What kind of skills or expertise do you need as a Representative?

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What kind of skills or expertise do you need as a Representative?

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A high level of understanding, knowledge, and experience of at least one of the PPN colleges (community, social inclusion, or environment) and how they relate to local government.  Knowledge of committees, their roles, and functions. Understanding of the LECP and its statutory function. A high level of communication and interpersonal skills.

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Closing Date: 4 June 2025 @5pm

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Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Nomination Form Nomination Form Summer 2025

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Today, the Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force funds twenty-one projects across Cork City. The projects we fund have developed over

the years to meet emerging needs and the increasing prevalence of various substances within communities. Services including information and awareness raising, assessment, care planning, case management, brief interventions, holistic therapies, advocacy, onward referral, community-based counselling & pre and post treatment support are available from CLDATF funded projects.

Role of Task Forces

The National Drugs Strategy recognises the key role that Local and Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Forces continue to play in addressing substance misuse problems. It remains important, therefore, that they operate effectively at community level with clear objectives and in accordance with appropriate guiding principles.

Guiding principles for the operation of Drug and Alcohol Task Forces;
Propriety

DATFs will carry out their terms of reference (functions) with integrity and fairness and without self-interest or favouritism.
Responsiveness

DATFs will be responsive to stakeholders' views and will consult with them in carrying out their functions.
Transparency

DATFs will keep their stakeholders informed about their policies and actions.
Accountability

DATFs will be accountable for the use of public monies provided to them.
Efficiency and effectiveness

DATFs will have regard to the need for effectiveness and efficiency in carrying out their terms of reference (functions).
Partnership

DATFs work in a spirit of partnership between the statutory, voluntary and community sectors.

Terms of Reference

The original terms of reference of the Drug and Alcohol Task Forces required them to assess the extent and nature of the drug problem in their areas and to develop and monitor the implementation of action plans to respond to the problem as identified. The Drug and Alcohol Task Forces' role is, by the use of an innovative and evidence-based approach in accordance with the National Drugs Strategy and in co-operation with the Drugs Advisory Group (DAG) and the Office of the Minister for Drugs (OMD), to focus on the delivery of these objectives within a local/regional context so as to ensure the development of a coordinated and integrated response to substance misuse by:

Creating and maintaining an up-to-date overview on the nature and extent of substance use and misuse and the services available in the area/region through the gathering of all relevant information from the organisations and services involved;

To strengthen and support a community based focus to drug and alcohol misuse, mobilising an integrated cross-sectoral response at local level;

To oversee and monitor the effectiveness of projects approved under action plans and make decisions on continued priorities having regard to current needs and available funding;

Providing for the implementation of a local/regional strategy in the context of the National Drugs Strategy 2009 - 2016 through:

Identifying emerging strategic issues and developing proposals on policies or actions needed to address them;

Preparing updated action plans having regard to evidence available on the extent and specific location of illicit drug use in the area/region;

Seeking to influence the work of all relevant Statutory, Community and Voluntary service providers to improve services;

Identifying any barriers to the efficient delivery of services to clients in the Drug and Alcohol Task Force area;

Developing Cross Task Force initiatives and networking arrangements for the exchange of information and experience with other Drug and Alcohol Task Forces,as well as for the dissemination of best practice; and

Co-ordinating their activities with other relevant initiatives/programmes in the region, particularly those involved in responding to social disadvantage.

Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of projects with a view to their continued funding through State Agencies in accordance with agreed procedures;

To ensure appropriate representation by the statutory, voluntary and community sectors on the Task Force & ensuring the appropriate induction and training of Task Force members;

Drug and Alcohol Task Forces also have a role in informing national policy formulation;

To develop networking arrangements for the exchange of information and experience with other Task Forces, as well as the dissemination of best practice;

To take account of and contribute to other initiatives aimed at improving social inclusion and tackling disadvantage: Young People's Facilities and Services Fund, Joint Policing Committees, Local Policing Fora, School Completion Programme, Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development (RAPID),

Accountability arrangements

Each DATF will develop a local three year strategy, reflecting local needs and circumstances, to support implementation of the national drugs strategy;

Each year a DATF will identify priorities and actions (an operational plan) for the coming year, in line with nationally agreed priorities;

Each DATF will report on its activities, and in particular on its effectiveness and efficiency, twice a year to the Office of the Minister for Drugs in accordance with guidelines published by the office;

Each DATF will put in place accounting arrangements, based on receipted expenditure, in relation to any public funds disbursed by it and will report annually on its expenditure of public monies. These arrangements to be in accordance with any guidelines issued by the OMD for administration and operational budgets.

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What We Do - Cork Drug & Alcohol Information

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Today, the Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force funds twenty-one projects across Cork City. The projects we fund have developed over the years to meet emerging needs and the increasing prevalence of various substances within communities. Services including information and awareness raising, assessment, care planning, case management, brief interventions, holistic therapies, advocacy, onward referral, [...]

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If you have any questions or would like any further information on any of these PPN Rep position, please do not hesitate to contact us via email to info@corkcityppn.ie or by calling Alannah on 085 134 4605 or Marta on 085 138 2718.

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The Secretariat governs & supports the work of the Public Participation Network between Plenary (member group) meetings.

There are 9 Secretariat members, three (3) from each college: community & voluntary, social inclusion, and environment. The Secretariat works in a "Flat Structure". One key feature of this is the "Rotating Facilitator" All Secretariat Members should have an opportunity to serve as "Rotating Facilitator".

There are opportunities to sit on sub-groups or working groups: such as HR Liaison, Governance, Finance and individual projects.

The Secretariat develop the work plan and budget and present this to the Plenary for approval. They oversee and support the staff to carry out the work plan and spend the budget during the year through the HR Liaison Sub-group.

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December 2024, by Pillar

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Strategic Policy Committee Functions (2024 –2029) with PPN Vacancies 

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Strategic Policy Committee Functions (2024 –2029) with PPN Vacancies 

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What are the benefits to joining this committee?

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What are the benefits to joining this committee?

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Participate in decision-making around drug & alcohol services

Voice the needs of your community - help inform service provision

Build networks & develop voluntary experience

Benefit from training and networking opportunities in Cork City PPN

Personal growth and capacity building

Representing your community of interest on the CLDALTF and being a guiding voice in the future of the development of the Public Participation Network, Cork City.

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What are the benefits to volunteering for this committee?

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What are the benefits to volunteering for this committee?

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Personal growth and capacity building

Access to training and support

Networking and connecting to others

Representing your college on the Secretariat and being a guiding voice in the future of the development of the Public Participation Network, Cork City.

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For further information on the SPC please refer to the "Adopted Strategic Policy Committee Standing orders 2024 - 29"

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For further information on the SPC please refer to the "Adopted Strategic Policy Committee Standing orders 2024 - 29"

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Source: https://www.corkcity.ie/media/scxbgrcb/strategic-policy-committee-scheme-2024-2029.pdf

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What kind of skills, interests or expertise do you need as a representative?

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What kind of skills, interests or expertise do you need as a representative?

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Be a member of and/or work with the Community of Interest (CoI) from which they are nominated to represent

Be fully committed to the aims and objectives of the CLDATF and the Public Participation Network

Understand and can commit the time to  carry out the role effectively

Have a track record of involvement in the local community and Community of Interest

Have knowledge and experience of local drug or alcohol issues either through personal lived experience, involvement in the local community or community of interest

Be comfortable with communication through email and messaging forums such as WhatsApp.

Be willing to work within the PPN network and engage in its activities and training, including attending Linkage Groups.

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What are the Strategic Policing Committees (SPCs)?

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What are the Strategic Policing Committees (SPCs)?

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Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) are local authority committees in city and county councils whose membership includes elected councillors, representatives of business, farming interests, environmental/conservation groups, trade unions and community and voluntary members. It is the task of the Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs), as committees of the council, to advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy. They have no remit in relation to routine operational matters regarding the delivery of services. The SPC system is intended to give councillors and relevant sectoral interests an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.

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Diversity, Disability and Inclusion Linkage Group

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Diversity, Disability and Inclusion Linkage Group

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Representative section of the PPN Handbook

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Representative section of the PPN Handbook

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What kind of commitment is involved with the SPC?

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What kind of commitment is involved with the SPC?

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Attending 4 official SPC meetings, 1 per quarter

Attending PPN Induction Training - Once at the start of your term.

Liaising/attending the relevant Linkage Group.

The term runs for the same term as the Council. This term of office will end in 2029

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Community, Arts, Sport, International Relations & Tourism Linkage Group

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Community, Arts, Sport, International Relations & Tourism Linkage Group

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Code of Conduct for Secretariat, Representatives & Plenary

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Code of Conduct for Secretariat, Representatives & Plenary

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What kind of skills or expertise do you need as a representative?

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What kind of skills or expertise do you need as a representative?

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Engagement in issues relevant to the SPC to which you are nominated and interest and engagement with local communities.

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What kind of commitment is involved with CLDATF?

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What kind of commitment is involved with CLDATF?

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There is one meeting per month. These meetings are shared between online and in-person in Kinvara House where possible and in the daytime. There is a three-year term for this position. There are opportunities to sit on sub-groups.

Please Note:
You will need to attend Induction Training. This will be arranged once you have been nominated/elected.

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Code of Conduct for Secretariat, Representatives & Plenary

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Code of Conduct for Secretariat, Representatives & Plenary

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What are the benefits of volunteering on this committee? 

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What are the benefits of volunteering on this committee? 

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Personal growth and capacity building

Access to training and support

Networking and connecting to others

Representing your college on a local authority committee and being a guiding voice in the future of the development of the Public Participation Network, Cork City.

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Housing, Planning & Transport Linkage Group

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Housing, Planning & Transport Linkage Group

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What Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce positions are available?

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What Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce positions are available?

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There are four (4) seats allocated to Cork City PPN Representatives on the CLDATF.

There are three (3) Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce positions available:
x1 Traveller or Roma Community
x1 Migrant
x1 LGBTQI+ Community

To be eligible you must either:

a member of one of the above communities

or volunteer or work with one of the above communities

and be associated with a PPN Member Group

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What Secretariat Positions are Available?

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What Secretariat Positions are Available?

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There are nine (9) seats on Cork City PPN Secretariat, with three (3) seats are allocated to each pillar (Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion, Environment).

Three (3) seats currently remain open:

X1 Environmental Seat

X2 Social Inclusion Seat

If you are considering going for nomination or would like to encourage someone else, feel free to get in touch with your questions via: info@corkcityppn.ie

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The Cork Local Drugs & Alcohol Taskforce oversees the local delivery of National Drugs Strategy, reducing harm and supporting recovery.

Who are the members?

The Task Force is made up of representatives from the following groups and organisations:

Cork City Council, Cork Prison, Cork ETB, Department of Social Protection, Garda Siochana, Probation Service, Voluntary cluster, Co-ordinator SRDATF, Liaison Person DPU, HSE Co-ordinator of Drug & Alcohol Services, Cork City Council – Social Inclusion.

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Terms of Reference for CCPPN Secretariat

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Terms of Reference for CCPPN Secretariat

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What SPC Representative Positions are available?

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What SPC Representative Positions are available?

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There were fourteen (14) confirmed PPN vacancies across the 6 Cork City Council Strategic Policy Committees in November 2024.

One (1) SPC Representative positions remain currently open:

x 1 Representative Seat for the Environmental Pillar on the Strategic, Economic Development, Enterprise & Planning SPC

If you are considering going for nomination or would like to encourage someone else, feel free to get in touch with your questions via: info@corkcityppn.ie

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Nominations and elections for SPCs will take place via online forms during April & May and be ratified at the Summer Plenary 2025 in June.

The nominee's candidate statements and the results of the elections will be shared with all our members and will be available on our website.

If needed, please contact info@corkcityppn.ie and we will assist you with the voting process.

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Climate Action, Environment & Natural Heritage Linkage Group

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Climate Action, Environment & Natural Heritage Linkage Group

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Representatives serving on this committee report a higher than average satisfaction rate with their experience as representatives. Many representatives who have served one term have opted to serve a second three (3) year term.

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Nominations and elections for CLDATF will take place via online forms during April & May and be ratified at the Summer Plenary 2025 in June.

The nominee's candidate statements and the results of the elections will be shared with all our members and will be available on our website.

If needed, please contact info@corkcityppn.ie and we will assist you with the voting process.

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Closing Date: 4 June 2025 @5pm

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Please click the link to complete this form.

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Closing Date: 4 June 2025 @5pm

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subject of the email Email: or info@corkcityppn.ie with "Nomination for [Insert name of position]" in the

Joseph's Community Association, Old Youghal Road, T23 HK80 Hand: Mark the envelope Nominations, Alannah O'Callaghan, Cork City PPN and drop into St or

Post: Nominations, Alannah O'Callaghan, Cork City PPN, C/O St Joseph's Community Association, Old Youghal Road, T23 HK80

For further enquiries email info@corkcityppn.ie
Incomplete forms will be deemed invalid.

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Environmental SPC Nomination Form Summer 2025

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Closing Date: 4 June 2025 @5pm

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Cork Local Drugs & Alcohol Taskforce Nomination Form Nomination Form Summer 2025

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What kind of commitment is involved with the Secretariat?

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What kind of commitment is involved with the Secretariat?

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There is one meeting per month (every second Monday) with a break in Summer. These meetings are in-person and in the evening and usually last between 1.5 hours to 2 hours.

The Secretariat delivers two (2) in-person Plenary Meetings (like an AGM) with the support of the Staff. There are two plenaries per year in June and November. Ideally, all Secretariat members would attend the Plenary, and the meeting is chaired by the outgoing "Rotating Facilitator".

In-between meetings the Secretariat may receive 1-3 emails per week. Most of these are information-only emails. Depending on their sub-group membership, they may receive emails where they need to take action or make a decision or a contribution. The staff support their decision-making through research and presenting briefs to aid this decision-making.

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We received no nominations for the positions listed below.

Secretariat

There are three (3) Secretariat Positions Available:
1x Environmental
2x Social Inclusion

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Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce (CLDATF)

There are three (3) Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce (CLDATF) Representative  Positions Available:

x1 Traveller or Roma Community
x1 Homeless or Former Community
x1 LGBTQI+ Community

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Strategic Policy Committee (SPCs)

There is one (1) SPC Representative  Positions Available in the

Strategic, Economic Development, Enterprise & Planning SPC:

1x Environment