Elections & Plenary Winter 2024 by Cork City Public Participation Network

SPC Representative Ratifications

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On the night of the Plenary (13 November), all of the PPN representatives who were elected on to SPCs will be ratified.

Secretariat Elections

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Note: On the night of the Plenary (13th November from 6.30pm), Secretariat candidates will be invited to speak for 1-2 minutes maximum. We would ask that you read over their Candidate Statements in advance of the meeting to get an idea of their interests and motivations. Some copies will be available to read on the night.

Save the date for Winter Plenary 13th of November from 6pm

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Winter Plenary - November 13th at Millenium Hall.

We look forward to meeting with you there!

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PPN Member Groups [June 2024]

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Cork City PPN Main Padlet with Relevant Documents

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PPN Representatives [May 2024]

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PPN Handbook Reps Section

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PPN Handbook All Sections

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Election Policy

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Code Of Conduct

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Linkage Group Policy

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What Secretariat positions are available?

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There are three (3) Secretariat Positions Available:
1x Community & Voluntary

2x Social Inclusion

Secretariat Section: PPN Handbook

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What is the Secretariat?

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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.

What kind of commitment is involved with the Secretariat?

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There is one meeting per month with a break in Summer and December. These meetings are hybrid where possible 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 and EGM) with the support of the Staff. There are two plenaries per year in Summer and Winter. 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.

Please Note: You should be available to attend Induction Training on 9 April 2024.

If you have any barriers to participation in induction, please get in touch with the PPN Coordinator via coordinator@corkcityppn.ie

What are the benefits to 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 the Secretariat and being a guiding voice in the future of the development of the Public Participation Network, Cork City.

What SPC Representative Positions are available?

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There were fourteen (14) confirmed PPN vacancies across 6 SPCs open for nominations in November 2024:

x 4 Social Inclusion

x 5 Community & Voluntary

x 5 Environment

After the Winter Plenary, three (3) SPC Representative positions remained open.

x 1 Representative Seat for the Community & Voluntary Pillar on the Housing SPC

x 1 Representative Seat for the Environmental Pillar on the Community, Culture & Placemaking SPC

x 1 Representative Seat for the Environmental Pillar on the Transport & Mobility SPC

The vacant positions will remain unfilled until nominations reopen sometime in the new year. If you are considering it or would like to encourage someone else, feel free to get in touch with your questions via: info@corkcityppn.ie

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.

What kind of commitment is involved with the SPC?

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1 Meeting, every second month.

Liaising/attending the relevant Linkage Group

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

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.

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.

Climate Action, Environment & Natural Heritage Linkage Group

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Housing, Planning & Transport Linkage Group

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Community Safety Linkage Group

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

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Diversity, Disability and Inclusion Linkage Group

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Policy areas or themes that may be covered at this SPC

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Arts Policy, Arts Grants, Community Grants, Sports Grants, Creative Ireland Plan, Library Service Policy, Fire Service Policies and Strategies and Public Safety, Safety of Structures and Places, Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme, Arts and Culture Development, Sports Facility Policy, Event Management Policy, Street Trading and Markets Policy, Development Contributions Scheme, UNESCO Learning Cities, Events, Glow

What is the committment?

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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

Strategic Policy Committee Nomination Form

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

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Secretariat Nomination Form

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Secretariat Terms of Reference

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SPC Elections

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Note: Elections and ratifications for SPCs will take place at the Plenary on November 13^th.

The results of the elections will be shared with 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.

Invitation: Cork City PPN Strategic Plan Workshop

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Transport & Mobility SPC

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International relations & Tourism

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Housing SPC

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Environment, Water & Amenity SPC

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Community, Culture & Placemaking SPC

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Strategic, Economic Development, Enterprise & Planning SPC

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Community & Voluntary Pillar (x1 vacancy) - 2 nominations

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Social Inclusion Pillar (x2 vacancies) - no nominations

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Call for Nominations: PPN Secretariat

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Call for Nominations: Strategic Policy Committees Representatives

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Constitution

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Terms of Reference for PPN Secretariat

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Secretariat Candidate Statements

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RATIFIED Minutes Summer Plenary 2024

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Standing Orders

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Plenary Slides

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Strategic Plan Workshop Slides

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DRAFT Minutes Winter Plenary 2024

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Main PPN Padlet

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List of Ratified Representatives November 2024

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For further information on the SPC please refer to the "Strategic Policy Committee Standing Orders 2024-2029"

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