Community Development Policy Group

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Community Development Policy Group

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Membership
		Chairperson: Aileen O'Donoghue, Clondalkin Matthias Borscheid, Northside Lillian Harris, Blanchardstown Sheilann Monaghan, Tallaght Catherine Power, Waterford Area Paul Rogers, Finglas Cabra Niall Sexton, Southside Valerie McFarlane, Longford Community Resources Freda Keeshan, Ballyfermot Joanne Vance, Canal Communities Kate Duggan, Bray Partnership Jacqui Sidney, PLANET
Objectives / Role
		Identify the key principles of community development. Highlight good practice and explore and disseminate innovative strategies within Community Development. Develop a consistent approach among Partnerships and guide them, through PLANET, into the next Programme through recommended approaches to Community Development. Influence community development Programmes on a National basis. Identify strategies to support communities' participation in decision-making structures.

Meeting Times		Once every two months
Reporting Procedure		To PLANET Network every quarter and provides relevant updates to PLANET management committee and Community Development Co-ordinators as required.
Workplan 2008		To Promote the Principles and Indicators of Community Development. Continue to ensure the Principles of Community Development are supported through the new Programme. Provide ongoing information and supports to the Network on how best to ensure Social Inclusion representation on Partnership Boards. Continue to raise awareness of the work of policy group, and promote discussion and information exchange both internally and externally.

Informing Network		Through constant email communication with partnership staff and boards of management On a quarterly basis at PLANET Network Meeting
What forums/ committees are members of the Policy Group represented on?		Pobal / CAN Community Development Course Sub-committee
April 2008

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