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24 January 2007

The Community Relations Council (CRC), is a sponsored body of Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. CRC is seeking to appoint six members to the Council from 1 April 2007 and to create a pool of eligible candidates, from which to appoint further members from 1 November 2007.

Appointment of New Council Members

The Community Relations Council (CRC), is a sponsored body of Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister.  CRC is seeking to appoint six members to the Council from 1 April 2007 and to create a pool of eligible candidates, from which to appoint further members from 1 November 2007.

CRC is the regional body supporting the implementation of key areas of A Shared Future which was published by OFMDFM in March 2005.

The Council needs to draw on a wide range of expertise in fulfilling its role.  Candidates must be able to display expertise in community relations issues or significant achievement in areas that are relevant to the work of the Council, for example in the public, private or voluntary sectors, community development, churches , trades unions, from personal experience or as a carer.  Together they will be responsible for governance and strategy and will be expected to help the Council forge a strong corporate identity.

Currently these posts are non-remunerated (under review).  The Community Relations Council will meet all expenses incurred in performance of Council tasks or activities. 

Further details of the responsibilities, personal qualities and competences required are contained in the information pack which should be read in conjunction with this advertisement.  If this information is not in the format that suits your requirements please telephone the number below.

How to apply

To request an information pack and application form for these positions please contact:

COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
GLENDINNING HOUSE
6 MURRAY STREET
BELFAST
BT1 6DN

Telephone: 028 9022 7500

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NOON ON FRIDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2007.

The Community Relations Council is committed to public appointments, based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process.  CRC is also committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes nomination forms from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of religion, gender, disability, race, political opinion, age, marital status, sexual orientation or whether or not they have dependents.