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Dear {!Contact.FirstName}, 

We are contacting you as we have your email on record as a contact for {!account.Name}.

 

Please note the nominations for Cork City PPN Representative vacancies on the CCPPN Secretariat, the Local Community Development Committee,  a Strategic Policy Committee, and the Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce are currently open.

 

If you know someone who might consider any of these positions, please see information below. Feel free to reshare the vacancies among your community contacts too. 

 

Below is a list of vacancies which are currently open through Cork City PPN. The Digital Nomination Forms for each of the vacancies allow for your nomination to be instantly returned and logged.

 

Please take the time to read about each and find out what the process is for nominating someone who you think would be suitable for the role. 

Member group nominees, once their role is ratified, represent the Public Participation Network either internally in the PPN, or on Cork City Council/other local decision-making committees. They take their mandate from the Public Participation Network collective as a whole, and not just their nominating member group.

 

Any data collected through these forms will only be used for the purpose of completing and verifying nominations and supporting the election process. The only information that will be shared to members for election purposes is:

Your name

Your nominating group

Your nominating group's pillar

Your personal statement

 

All  information is on our  Summer Nominations Elections Padlet 2026: https://padlet.com/rwccppn/nominations_summer_2026

 

Secretariat Vacancies

There are five (5) Secretariat  vacancies currently open for nomination:
1x Community & Voluntary
3x Environmental
1x Social Inclusion

People elected to the Secretariat must be nominated by a Member Group from within their College (in this case, that is Environmental or Social Inclusion). The College system makes sure that all three voices within the PPN can be equally represented on the Secretariat and their views can be communicated clearly.

Link to Digital Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/secretariat-nomination-summer-2026

Closing Date: 8th June at 12 noon.

Secretariat elections will take place in person at the Plenary on 18th June 2026. Information relating to Secretariat elections will be circulated in advance of the Plenary.  

What is the Secretariat?

The Secretariat governs & supports the work of the Public Participation Network between Plenary (member group) meetings.

There are 9 Secretariat members, three (3) from each College: Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion, and Environment. The Secretariat works in a "Flat Structure". One key feature of this is the "Rotating Facilitator" All Secretariat Members should have an opportunity to serve as "Rotating Facilitator".

There are opportunities to sit on sub-groups or working groups: such as HR Liaison, Governance, Finance and individual projects.

The Secretariat develop the workplan and budget and present them to the Plenary for approval. They oversee and support the staff to carry out the work plan and spend the budget during the year through the HR Liaison Sub-group. 

What kind of commitment is involved with the Secretariat?

There is one meeting per month (every second Monday) with a break in Summer. These meetings are in-person and in the evening and usually last between 1.5 hours to 2 hours.

The Secretariat delivers two (2) in-person Plenary Meetings (like an AGM) with the support of the Staff. There are two plenaries per year in June and November. Ideally, all Secretariat members would attend the Plenary, and the meeting is chaired by the outgoing "Rotating Facilitator".

In-between meetings the Secretariat may receive 1-3 emails per week. Most of these are information-only emails. Depending on their sub-group membership, they may receive emails where they need to take action or make a decision or a contribution. The staff support their decision-making through research and presenting briefs to aid this decision-making.

What are the benefits to volunteering for this committee?

I have more questions about these vacancies!

No problem  - if you have not yet read the information on our Summer Nominations & Elections Padlet 2026, please do so. 

If you have read through all the information and still have questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact with staff, and we can answer any other questions you have.

You can email coordiantor@corkcityppn.ie or info@corkcityppn.ie with the subject line 'Secretariat vacancies inquiry' or call Alannah on 085 134 4605. 

The main focus of the PPN is to assist groups to participate in local authority decision-making. 

Cork City PPN has 5 seats on the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and one of these seats is currently vacant. 

LCDC Rep
There is one (1) LCDC Representative Position Available:
1x Community & Voluntary

 

Link to Digital Nomination Form:

https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/LCDC-nominations-summer-2026

 

Closing Date: 8th June at 12 noon.

 

People elected to this LCDC position must be nominated by a Member Group from within the Community & Voluntary College.

For this position, only Member Groups of the Community & Voluntary College are allowed to vote for the nominees.

 

For information about the position as well as about the other current positions looking for nominations in Cork City PPN, go to our Summer Nominations Elections Padlet 2026: https://padlet.com/rwccppn/nominations_summer_2026

 

Please take the time to read about each and find out what the process is for nominating someone who you think would be suitable for the role. 

 

What is the LCDC?

The LCDC is a Local Authority Committee with public and private members that oversees community development programmes in an area. The aim of LCDCs is to develop, coordinate and implement clear and integrated approaches to local and community development.

 

LCDCs are responsible for:

What kind of commitment is involved with the LCDC?

 

There is a meeting every month. Members may also wish to participate in Sub-groups of the LCDC and this may entail an additional time commitment that is optional. 

The LCDC Reps serve a three (3) year term with the option to serve a second three (3) year term if agreeable to both the representative and committee.

 

What kind of skills or expertise do you need as a Representative?

 

A high level of understanding, knowledge, and experience of at least one of the PPN colleges (community, social inclusion, or environment) and how they relate to local government.  Knowledge of committees, their roles, and functions. Understanding of the LECP and its statutory function. A high level of communication and interpersonal skills.

 

There is a meeting every month. Members may also wish to participate in Sub-groups of the LCDC and this may entail an additional time commitment that is optional. 

The LCDC Reps serve a three (3) year term with the option to serve a second three (3) year term if agreeable to both the representative and committee.

 

Good to know about this Committee

 

Representatives serving on this committee report a higher than average satisfaction rate with their experience as representatives. Many Representatives who have served one term have opted to serve a second three (3) year term. 

There is currently one (1) SPC vacancy open through the Environmental Pillar.

 

Water & Amenity SPC:

1x Community & Voluntary

 

If your group is from the Community & Voluntary Pillar and you are interested in being nominated as a PPN Representative on this SPC, please fill in the Digital Nomination Form here: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/spc-nomination-summer-2026

 

Please ensure that you are nominated by someone within your organisation. Note that all incomplete forms will be deemed invalid.

 

Closing Date: 8th June at 12 noon.

 

After the nomination period, nominees will be introduced and, where there is more than one nominee for a position, we will circulate an invitation to participate in an election via an online form. After that new Representatives will be able to provisionally take up their positions, and ratification will happen at the Summer Plenary 2026.

 

For more information about the positions, go to our Summer Nominations Elections Padlet 2026: https://padlet.com/rwccppn/nominations_summer_2026

 

What are the Strategic Policing Committees (SPCs)?

 

SPCs are local authority committees in city and county councils whose membership includes elected councillors, representatives of business, farming interests, environmental/conservation groups, trade unions and community and voluntary members.

 

It is the task of the SPCs, as committees of the council, to advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy. They have no remit in relation to routine operational matters regarding the delivery of services. The SPC system is intended to give councillors and relevant sectoral interests an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.

 

To consult the "Strategic Policy Committee Standing orders 2024 - 29" and other information, go to our Summer Nominations & Elections Padlet 2026.

 

What kind of commitment is involved with the SPC?

Attending 5 official SPC meetings, 1 every second month, with a break for summer. 

Attending Induction Training both with the City Council Committee and the PPN. Next PPN Induction is planned for 24th June 2026.

Liaising/attending the relevant Linkage Group.

The term runs for the same term as the Council.

This term of office will end in 2029.

 

What kind of skills or expertise do you need as a representative?

Engagement in issues relevant to the SPC to which you are nominated and interest and engagement with local communities.

 

What are the benefits of volunteering on this committee? 

- Personal growth and capacity building

- Access to training and support 

- Networking and connecting to others 

- Representing your college on a local authority committee and being a guiding voice in the future of the development of the Public Participation Network, Cork City.

 

There are four (4) seats allocated to Cork City PPN Representatives on the Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce (CLDATF).

 

There are three (3) Cork Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce (CLDATF) positions available: 

x1 Traveller or Roma Community
x1 Migrant
x1 LGBTQI+ Community

 

To be eligible you must either:

This is an opportunity for communities of interest who are part of the Public Participation Network, Cork City to participate in decision-making around drug and alcohol services in the City. 

Closing Date: 8th June 2026. 

If you are interested in being nominated as a Representative for one of these position, please fill in the Digital Nomination Form here: https://form.jotform.com/corkcityppn/cldatf-nomination-summer-2026

If you experience any issues with the form or need support, please get in touch via info@corkcityppn.ie .

What is the CLDATF?

 

The Cork Local Drugs & Alcohol Taskforce oversees the local delivery of National Drugs Strategy, reducing harm and supporting recovery.

 

Who are the members?

 

The Task Force is made up of representatives from the following groups and organisations:

Cork City Council, Cork Prison, Cork ETB, Department of Social Protection, Garda Siochana, Probation Service, Voluntary cluster, Co-ordinator SRDATF, Liaison Person DPU, HSE Co-ordinator of Drug & Alcohol Services, Cork City Council – Social Inclusion. 

What kind of commitment is involved with CLDATF?

 

There is one meeting per month. These meetings are shared between online and in-person in Kinvara House where possible and in the daytime. There is a three-year term for this position. There are opportunities to sit on sub-groups.

 

Please Note:
You will need to attend Induction Training. This will be arranged once you have been nominated/elected. 

What kind of skills, interests or expertise do you need as a representative?

What do you get in return?

Summer Plenary - Save The Date!

 

This year's Summer Plenary will take place on 18th June 2026 (doors open from 5.15pm, start at 5:45pm). These big member's gatherings only happen a couple of times a year and are a way to participate directly in shaping the direction and effectiveness of this collective organisation. More information and registration links will be circulated closer to it.

 

For regular updates on Cork City PPN news don't forget to follow us on social media on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, visit our website or our regularly updated Linktr.ee.

Kind regards,

Marta & Alannah
PPN Staff

On behalf of the Cork City PPN Secretariat
Joe Curtin, Laura O'Connell, Nadia Moussed, and Gene O'Keeffe.

Cork City Public Participation Network
St. Joseph's Community Association, Old Youghal Road, Cork City, T23 HK80

info@corkcityppn.ie
www.corkcityppn.ie