Environment Rep for Waterford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)

PPN Representatives perform a really important function on behalf of PPNs and are elected by PPN member groups to contribute to Waterford City & County Council Boards/Committees & other Non-LA Boards/Committees.

PPN reps ensure that the voice of the local community is represented.

One of the ways this is done is through the LCDC (Local Community Development Committee) Waterford PPN have the following vacancy on the Waterford LCDC

1 x Environmental Pillar Rep

(If you are unsure of the Pillar your group is in please see HERE)

About

In 2014 Local Community Development Committees (LCDC) replaced County Development Boards (CDB) and have an enhanced role and different structure.

 Functions of the LCDC

  • To prepare, adopt, implement, monitor and review the community elements of the Local Economic & Community Plan.

  • To consider and adopt a statement in respect of the economic elements of the Local Economic & Community Plan.

  • To improve the co-ordination of publicly funded programmes including the Local Community Development Programme, Rural Development Programme and Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme and reduce duplication.

  • To prepare an annual report on the performance of its duties.

Nominations Guidelines

  • Nominating groups must be registered with Waterford Public Participation Network for at least 6 months.

  • Groups must have full membership and be a member of the respective seat e.g. nominations for a Community and Voluntary seat must be a PPN member group from the Community and Voluntary Pillar.

  • Each Group can nominate one candidate only per seat. If groups nominate more than one candidate, the first nomination received will be accepted.

  • If we receive more nominations than seats available, elections will take place through online voting.

  • Nominees must have no political affiliations.

  • Candidates are requested to submit a short profile on the nomination form (no more than 150 words, showing relevant experience).

Full details of the Waterford LCDC HERE

For Expressions of Interest please email Muriel Tobin on:

waterfordppn@gmail.com