Due to enquiries that Clare PPN received over the long weekend while we were all off, we have EXTENDED THE NOMINATION CLOSING DATE to Friday 22nd March.
The Joint Policing Committee provides a forum where the Clare Local Authority and Senior Garda Officers – with the participation of elected members and community interests – can consult, discuss and make recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the County. Clare PPN’s community representative position on this committee has recently been vacated due to term limits. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Madeline McAleer for her years of dedicated commitment on behalf of community groups in Clare.
The JPC meets quarterly on average. As a PPN rep you will also be required to attend a quarterly PPN plenary meeting and a short pre-meeting before each JPC. The position is voluntary but travel expenses are paid by Clare County Council in line with public sector rates. For more information please go to: https://www.clarecoco.ie/services/community/community-participation/clare-joint-policing-committee/
Please note that due to Clare PPN’s rules, any person who has publicly declared their intention to run for local, general or EU elections can not act as a representative for Clare PPN until 6 months have passed since the date of the relevant election. Local Area Reps for a political party are also unable to be PPN representatives.
Election Rules and Process:
- Each member group may nominate one candidate and may cast one vote in each of these elections.
- Only groups who were members of Clare PPN on Monday 4th March 2024 are eligible to participate in this election.
- No person can represent Clare PPN on more than one external committee or body
How to nominate a candidate
If you or any member of your group are interested in taking up this role, we are accepting nominations until 5pm, 22nd March. Send an email to admin@clareppn.ie with the following information:
- Name of PPN member group.
- Position for which they are nominating a candidate, ‘JPC rep’
- Name of proposed nominee (after seeking consent).
- Contact details of proposed nominee.
- A short paragraph (up to 200 words) detailing the nominees’ suitability and experience for the role- this will be shared on social media and on our website in advance of voting.
- A photo of your nominee which we may share with our members and social media followers.
Clare PPN will confirm receipt of nominations by email. Following the close of nominations Clare PPN will circulate details of candidates to relevant member groups on Monday, 25th March and they will be invited to cast their votes using our online form. Online voting will remain open until 5pm on Monday 1st April. No votes will be accepted after this time. The winning candidate will be notified and offered the position.
If you need any more information or wish to discuss the role further please email admin@clareppn.ie or call 087 1617375