Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs)
SPCs advise and assist the Council in its work. While it is the task of each SPC to assist the Council in the formulation and development of policy, the final policy decisions will rest ultimately with the full Council.
Read about SPCs in Sligo.
Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) are local authority committees in City and County Councils whose membership includes elected Councillors, representatives of business, commercial, development, construction, community & voluntary, farming interests, environmental/conservation groups, trade unions, education & arts.
There are 4 SPCs in Sligo County Council (2024-2029 Scheme – TBC post Public Consultation) the PPN have representatives on each SPC. Representing the following pillars
- Community and Voluntary
- Environment
- Social Inclusion
Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2024-2029
To read the current draft SPC scheme for Sligo 2024 – 2029 click here or on the link below. The scheme is currently out for consultation and we would urge all to make a submission.
PPN & SPC Representatives
PPN Representatives perform an important function on behalf of PPNs. They are elected by Member Groups to get involved in, and contribute to, Local Authority Boards/Committees & Non LA Boards/Committees on behalf of the PPN. In doing this, they represent the PPN as a whole.
As an SPC Rep you will:
- Work as a team with the other PPN reps on the SPC
- Reflect views/policies as agreed by the pillar
- Report back on developments/issues
SPC Guide for Sligo PPN Members
For any community members who want to learn more about how the SPCs operate and the role of community representatives, we invite you to view our presentation or read our SPC guide by clicking on the links below.
Reports & Guidelines of SPCs
In 2023 The Institute of Public Administration, was engaged by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to undertake a general review of the operation, role and impact of the strategic policy committees (SPCs). This committee system, which operates across Ireland’s local government sector, assists elected councils in the formulation, development and review of policy.
