June 26 South Dublin County PPN LCDC Community Pillar seats

  • Call for nominations – LCDC Community Pillar Representative

    Please read and fill out this nomination form if you wish to be considered for a vacancy. The closing date for nomination is noon on Friday 29th of May.

  • Introduction

    South Dublin County Public Participation Network (PPN) is delighted to invite sutibable nominations for a vacancies on the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).

    South Dublin County PPN is seeking nominations to fill a Community Pillar seat on the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).

    The PPN is a network of community, voluntary, social inclusion, and environmental organisations. Our aim is to coordinate how the community in South Dublin County is represented. We also aim to:

    • make our members stronger; and
    • Keep our members informed about local developments.

    We help the community be represented

    We work with the community so its representatives can take part in a fair and open way on a wide range of decision-making bodies. This primarily includes South Dublin County Council but can also include other local bodies. We empower community groups to influence policy makers.

    What is the LCDC?

    The Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is a partnership body under the Local Government Reform Act 2014 that brings together local authority, state agencies, and community representatives to improve wellbeing in South Dublin County.

    It plans, coordinates, and oversees local development, including the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) and programmes such as SICAP and CEP, while PPN representatives ensure the community voice is included in decision-making.

    Role of Representatives on the LCDC 

    PPN representatives on the LCDC play an important role in ensuring that the voice of the community is heard in local development and decision-making.
    Representatives are expected to

    • Attend and actively participate in LCDC meetings and any relevant subgroups.
    • Represent the collective views and interests of PPN member organisations, rather than those of their own organisation.
    • Contribute to the planning, delivery and monitoring of local development programmes, including the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP), the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), and other community funding schemes.
    • Help identify local needs, priorities and challenges that affect communities within South Dublin County.
    • Communicate regularly with the PPN Linkage Group connected to the LCDC, and report back to the wider PPN membership through agreed channels.
    • Uphold the PPN’s core principles of participation, inclusiveness, transparency and accountability in all work.
    • Work collaboratively with other LCDC members to strengthen coordination between agencies, communities and local services.

  • Vacancies and Eligibility Criteria

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  • Vacancies

    1 Community Pillar seat.

  • Eligibility and Criteria

    • The nominee must represent a registered South Dublin County PPN member organisation in good standing.
    • The organisation must be registered under the Community Pillar of the PPN.
    • The organisation’s main focus should relate Community.
    • The organisation must consent to the nomination.
    • The nominee should have experience or interest in community development within South Dublin County.
    • The nominee must be available to attend LCDC meetings and actively participate in discussions, planning and reporting.
    • Representatives are expected to report back through the PPN Linkage Group and contribute to PPN communications and submissions relevant to the LCDC’s work.

  • How do we choose who fills the vacancies?

    Elections are conducted through a fair and transparent process where member organisations nominate candidates and voting is organised by relevant pillar and/or geographic area, meaning only eligible groups can vote for specific seats.

    Only full member PPN groups present at the Plenary where voting takes place can vote, with each group (not individuals) having one vote per eligible election seat—so a group may cast multiple votes on the night where it is eligible across different pillar or geographic seats. Where there is only one nominee for a seat, the candidate is deemed elected without a vote. After voting has taken place and results are announced, the Plenary formally ratifies all elected candidates in line with PPN governance procedures.


    How to apply
    Apply now using the nomination form.

    Need help?

    If you need assistance or information, please email info@sdcppn.ie

     

     

  • Your Details (The nominee)

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  • Page 6: Confirmation and Declaration

  • 1. I confirm I am submitting this nomination voluntarily*
  • 2. I confirm I do not actively represent a political part as an area representative and I have not been an election candidate for political office within the last 12 months.*
  • 3. I confirm I have read the brief and understand the position I am submitting an nomination for (Page 1 - 2 of this form)*
  • 4. By participating in this process, I agree to fulfil my participation in alignment with the PPN Guidebook.*
  • 6. I understand that if elected, I am required to attend PPN induction*

  • 7. Authorisation of Nomination

    This nomination must be authorised by the group you represent. Please provide the details of the Chairperson of your organisation (or the Secretary if you are the Chairperson). The details of this nomination will be shared with them to confirm the organisation authorises this. 

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