SERVICES
MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL DRAFT SCHEME FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
Following the local elections held in June 2024 it is now necessary for Monaghan County Council to re-establish the Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) which will continue to form an important part of the local government framework for the county.
The representational structure on each SPC is designed to bring together both elected members and people actively working with social, economic, cultural and environmental bodies to develop and review policies related to Council services.
At the July meeting the Council adopted a Draft Scheme for the establishment of five Strategic Policy Committees. The Draft Scheme, which has been developed in accordance with guidelines issued by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government provides for the following committees:
(i) SPC for Housing
(ii) SPC for Transport
(iii) SPC for Economic Development and Enterprise
(iv) SPC for Environment and Climate Change
(v) SPC for Tourism, Rural & Community Development and Cultural Services
Membership of the SPCs will comprise
•local elected members (to be nominated by Monaghan County Council)
•Representatives from the Cultural/Community/Voluntary/Social Inclusion sectors to be nominated by Monaghan Public Participation Network
•The nominees from the other sectors – Agriculture/Trade Union/Environment/
Development/Construction/Business to be made by their respective national representative bodies.
The Draft SPC Scheme and Department Guidelines are now available for inspection at www.monaghan.ie or at the offices of Monaghan County Council, during normal office hours. Submissions on the draft scheme are now being sought and should be received by 5.00 p.m. on 16 August 2024.
Submissions can be forwarded by post or email to the A/Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services, Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan (email – info@monaghancoco.ie).
Carmel O’Hare
Director of Corporate Services
18 July 2024