PPN representatives ensure community voices are heard on Council committees. Nominations open for Social Inclusion and Environment seats on the LCDC.
PPN Representatives play a vital role on behalf of the Public Participation Network. They are elected by PPN member groups to sit on Waterford City & County Council boards and committees, as well as other non-local authority bodies.
Their role is simple but powerful: to ensure the voice of the local community is heard and represented in decision-making.
Waterford PPN is currently seeking nominations for the following vacancy on the Waterford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC):
1 x Social Inclusion Pillar Representative
1 x Environment Pillar Representative
(If you’re unsure which Pillar your group belongs to, please click HERE.)
About the LCDC
Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) were established in 2014, replacing County Development Boards (CDBs). They have an enhanced role and a broader remit in coordinating local development and community planning.
Key Functions of the LCDC
Prepare, adopt, implement, monitor and review the community elements of the Local Economic & Community Plan (LECP).
Consider and adopt a statement in respect of the economic elements of the LECP.
Improve coordination of publicly funded programmes, including:
Local Community Development Programme (LCDP)
Rural Development Programme
Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP)
— and reduce duplication of services.
Prepare an annual report on the performance of its duties.
Meetings
~10 times per year (second Thursday morning, online, 10AM, ~90 minutes).
Preceded by Local Action Group (LAG) sessions.
Sub-groups formed as needed.
Nomination Guidelines
To be eligible:
Nominating groups must be registered with Waterford PPN for at least 6 months.
Groups must have full membership status.
Nominations must come from the relevant Pillar (e.g. nominations for an Environmental seat must come from an Environmental Pillar member group).
Each group may nominate one candidate per seat only. If more than one nomination is received from the same group, the first nomination submitted will be accepted.
If nominations exceed the number of available seats, an online election will take place.
Nominees must have no political affiliations.
Candidates must submit a short profile (maximum 150 words) outlining relevant experience as part of the nomination form.
Full details on the Waterford LCDC are available HERE.