Publications
- Corporate Plan
- Local Democracy
Principal Activity - Objectives - Strategies - Measurement:
1. Providing Local Democratic Self Governance
The primary purposes of local authorities is to give expression to the right of local self-government. Local government provides opportunities for public participation and political activity within the democratic process to influence events and local decisions. It is closer and more accessible to the citizens. As a result local government is a vital element of a nation’s democratic system.
Objectives:
- Provide leadership and vision to create confidence in the democratic process
- Deliver on local governments representative and influencing role
- Maintain effective policy implementation
- Promote stronger engagement of people and grass roots organisations in local democracy
- Reinforce a culture of consultation and dialogue
- Promote an inclusive approach when developing and implementing policy
Strategies:
- Invite external agencies to report on activities which impact on the citizens of Sligo
- Maximise all available promotional, educational and awareness opportunities to highlight the councils’ successes and achievements throughout Sligo
- Develop and maintain a strong internal corporate identity and culture of integrity throughout Sligo local authorities
- Support the Corporate Policy Group, Strategic Policy Committees and Area Committees to play an active and leading role in developing and implementing policies
- Continue to develop customer and citizen feedback processes to identify priorities and inform future service delivery and development
- Make effective use of our network of local offices and service contact points
- Provide continuing support and training for elected members and all representatives on SPC’s
- Continue to promote the understanding of local government among young people in Sligo as part of the implementation of the National Children’s Strategy
- Implement a programme of information and training on policy development and implementation for members, staff and external members of associated committees
- Implement Information and Communications Technology Strategy to ensure that appropriate information on the work of the local authorities is made available to as wide an audience as possible
- Prepare regular submissions to inform the work of external agencies.
Measurement:
- Satisfaction ratings of customers/citizens
- Number, quality and accessibility of public contact points for access to local authority information including electronic contacts
Percentage electoral turnout - Number of new initiatives focused on increasing the awareness and understanding of the role and purpose of local government by young people
- Level of participation in Comharile na nOg and other youth initiatives
- Level of training provided
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