Galway City Community Network: Public Participation Network
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Galway City Community Network: Public Participation Network
As part of the reform of Local Government Act 2014, local authorities are required to establish Public Participation Networks in each local authority area. Galway City Community Network (GCCN) is the Public Participation Network for Galway City.
All groups and organisations in the community & voluntary sector in Galway city are eligible to join GCCN, subject to certain criteria.
Criteria for PPN Membership
To qualify for PPN membership you must have/be the following:
• Have more than five (5) members;
• Have a written Constitution or Memorandum & Articles of Association (if applying organisations are companies limited by guarantee, they should be not for profit)
• Be open to new members;
• Be active in Galway City.
• Be broadly representative and accountable.
• Hold an AGM and regular meetings.
• Be non-party political and non-sectarian.
• Be independent, with a committee or board (not a substructure or subcommittee)
• Be a minimum of six months in existence.
• Groups must be able to establish their bona fides as a community or voluntary organisation.
Please note groups formed around specific local issues are not eligible for PPN membership, for example, groups formed around opposition to a particular local planning application.
In the event of a dispute regarding eligibility, GCCN will determine eligibility for affiliation.
If you have any questions or queries with regards to this registration/membership application process, please contact info@galwaycityforum.ie.
All groups and organisations in the community & voluntary sector in Galway city are eligible to join GCCN, subject to certain criteria.
Criteria for PPN Membership
To qualify for PPN membership you must have/be the following:
• Have more than five (5) members;
• Have a written Constitution or Memorandum & Articles of Association (if applying organisations are companies limited by guarantee, they should be not for profit)
• Be open to new members;
• Be active in Galway City.
• Be broadly representative and accountable.
• Hold an AGM and regular meetings.
• Be non-party political and non-sectarian.
• Be independent, with a committee or board (not a substructure or subcommittee)
• Be a minimum of six months in existence.
• Groups must be able to establish their bona fides as a community or voluntary organisation.
Please note groups formed around specific local issues are not eligible for PPN membership, for example, groups formed around opposition to a particular local planning application.
In the event of a dispute regarding eligibility, GCCN will determine eligibility for affiliation.
If you have any questions or queries with regards to this registration/membership application process, please contact info@galwaycityforum.ie.