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

2. 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.

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

4. 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

5. Expenditure of Council 2016 - €214m

6. Funding of Council €214m

7. 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)

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

9. 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)

10. 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.

11. 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

12. COUNTY COUNCIL GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

13. EXECUTIVE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

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

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

16. Thank you
Questions?