• Nomination Form for South Dublin County PPN Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Representatives

    Please read and fill out this nomination form if you wish to be considered for a vacancy. The closing date for nomination is noon Friday 13th Nov.

  • Page1: Introduction

    South Dublin County Public Participation Network (PPN) is delighted to invite nominations for a vacancies on the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC). 

    What is the PPN?

    South Dublin County Public Participation Network brings together community and voluntary, social inclusion and environmental organisations across the county.

    We support member groups to share information, build their skills and have a voice in decisions affecting their communities.

    What are Strategic Policy Committees?

    Strategic Policy Committees support South Dublin County Council in developing and reviewing policy. They bring together elected councillors and representatives from community and other sectors.

    PPN representatives bring the collective views and experiences of community groups into these discussions.

    What does a PPN representative do?

    Representatives are expected to:

    • Attend and actively participate in SPC meetings.
    • Read meeting documents and prepare for discussions.
    • Represent the collective views of the PPN, rather than only their own organisation or personal views.
    • Engage with the relevant PPN Linkage Group to gather views and identify issues.
    • Report back through the agreed PPN reporting arrangements.
    • Attend PPN induction and relevant training.
    • Uphold the PPN’s principles of participation, inclusion, transparency and accountability.

     

  • Page 2: Vacancies and Eligibility Criteria

    You can skip to the end of this page if you already know about the vacancies and eligibility criteria.

  • Vacanies

    SPC Vacancies
    There are currently 11 vacancies for South Dublin County PPN SPC representatives as follows:

    • 2 Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Heritage and Libraries 
    • 2 Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism 
    • 1 Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change
    • 2 Housing
    • 2 Land Use, Transportation and Planning
    • 2 Social, Community, Equality and Integration

  • How will representatives be selected?

    Nominations will be checked to confirm eligibility and authorisation by the nominating organisation.

    Where an election is required, it will be organised through the relevant PPN Linkage Group. Eligible member organisations will receive information about the candidates, voting arrangements and voting deadline.

    Voting arrangements

    Where an election is required, voting for SPC seats will take place at the following Linkage Group meetngs:

    Social Inclusion, Housing and Equality Linkage Group — Monday, 16 November 2026

    • Housing SPC
    • Social, Community, Equality and Integration SPC

    Arts, Community, Enterprise, Tourism and Sport Linkage Group — Tuesday, 17 November 2026

    • Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism SPC
    • Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Heritage and Libraries SPC

    Climate Action, Environment, Planning and Transport Linkage Group — Wednesday, 18 November 2026

    • Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change SPC
    • Land Use, Transportation and Planning SPC

    Nominees will receive further information about the election arrangements once nominations have closed and eligibility has been confirmed.

     

    Apply now

    On the next page, you can select which vacancy you would like to submit a nomination for.

    Unsure about your eligibility? No problem, just send us an email at info@sdcppn.ie and we would be happy to help. 

  • Page 3: Select Vacancy / Position

  • Which PPN Pillar is your organisation attached to? (Choose one)*
  • Which SPC vacancy do you wish to submit a nomination for? (Choose one)*

  • Page 4: Your Details (The nominee)

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  • Page 5: Personal Statement

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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 and relevant training.*

  • 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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