Public Participation network 22nd OCTOBER 2016 Brian Buckley, Corporate Affairs and Governance Department

LEGAL FRAMEWORK Article 28A of the Irish Constitution recognises the role of local government in providing a forum for the democratic representation of communities and in exercising and performing powers conferred by law. It also provides a guarantee that local elections will be held every five years. Local Government Reform Act 2014 aims to transform local authorities to be the ‘main vehicle of governance and public service at local level – leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and communities, as effectively and accountably as possible.

CORPORATE PLAN Mission Statement – “To make Fingal the place of choice to live, work, visit and to do business in Ireland”

CORPORATE PLAN Core Values Democratic and Civic Leadership The following Core Values will inform all of the activities of the Council, shaping the culture of our organisation, guiding the setting of objectives and the delivery of services: Democratic and Civic Leadership High Standards of integrity, transparency and accountability Inclusive engagement with communities, citizens and customers High quality, accessible services and value for money Proactive, Responsive, Innovative and Sustainable approaches The commitment and skills of our employees

Expenditure of Council 2016 - €214m

Funding of Council 2016 - €214m

MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL 40 Elected Members Balbriggan/Swords Area Committee (A&B) Balbriggan (8) Swords (9) Castleknock/Mulhuddart Area Committee (A&B) Castleknock (7) Mulhuddart (8) Howth/Malahide Area Committee (A&B) Howth/Malahide (8)

MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL Other Committees Organisation and Procedure Strategic Policy Committees Transportation Water & Environment Housing Planning & Strategic Infrastructure Economic Development & Enterprise Arts, Culture, Heritage & Community

POLITICAL REPRESENTATION Fianna Fáil (6) Sinn Féin (6) Fine Gael (5) Anti-Austerity Alliance (4) The Labour Party (4) Green Party (2) Renua (1) People Before Profit (1) Independents (10) Social Democrats (1)

FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL Local authorities are multi-purpose bodies responsible for delivering a broad range of services in relation to roads; traffic; planning; housing; economic and community development; environment, recreation and amenity services; fire services and maintaining the register of electors. The elected council is the policy making forum of the local authority Elected councils exercise ‘reserved functions’ defined in law across a range of legislation. The day-to-day management of a local authority is carried out by the executive, i.e. the full-time officials led by the Chief Executive.

Role of the Councillor Adoption of the Budget for the Council. Making of the County Development Plan Approval of disposal of property, including houses. Approval of Part VIII developments i.e. Council developments Twinning proposals Deciding on the Annual Programme of Works Extinguishing of rights of way Adoption of the Local Economic and Community Plan, Corporate Plan, Annual Report Full list in Schedule 3 LG Reform Act 2014

COUNTY COUNCIL GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

EXECUTIVE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL Full Council meets 2nd Monday each month, except August Chaired by Mayor Standing Orders Questions Motions Executive Business Webcasting Voting

Sample Council Agenda Minutes Questions Reports of Committees Chief Executive’s Report Capital Programme 2017- 2019 Overdraft Accommodation 2017 Disposal of lands Part XI Developments Presentation e.g. OPW’s Eastern Catchment Flood Risk…. Plan Mayors Business Correspondence Motions

Thank you Questions?