Community Relations Council
Equity Diversity Interdependence
Promoting a Peaceful and Fair
Society based on Reconciliation
and Mutual Trust.
Appointment of Community Relations Council Board Members
19 May 2009
The Community Relations Council (CRC) is seeking to appoint seven members to the Council from 1 September 2009. CRC is a sponsored body of Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister and is committed to leading change to end sectarianism and racism and to a shared and better future for all.
The Council seeks to be broadly reflective of society in Northern Ireland and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of a minority ethnic background. The Council also seeks to appoint people with a broad range of skills including financial literacy and a knowledge of the legal framework governing public bodies.
Candidates must be able to:
- display knowledge of inter-community relations and/or intercultural issues.
- be responsible for corporate governance
- demonstrate good judgement and a capacity for creative thinking
- contribute to strategic thinking and planning
Significant achievement in areas that are relevant to the work of the Council will be taken into account. This may be gained:
- through professional experience in the public, private or voluntary sectors
- in voluntary work, community development in faith communities or trades unions
- as a result of political activity
- from personal experience or as a carer
will be taken into account.
Appointments will be for a three year term from 1 September 2009 with the possibility of re-appointment for a second term. Currently these posts are voluntary. Remuneration is currently under review. The Community Relations Council will meet all expenses incurred in performance of Council tasks or activities.
All the appointments will be made within the spirit of Northern Ireland Code of Practice issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. 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.
All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations there is a requirement for the political activity of appointees (if any declared) to be published.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NOON ON FRIDAY 29 MAY 2009
An information pack and application form for these positions can be downloaded from:-
http://www.community-relations.org.uk/about-the-council/jobs/?id=55
For further information contact
Ray Mullan, Director of Communications
Tel 90-227500
This appointment process is being overseen by the Office of theCommission for Public Appointments.
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