Cobh Town Council Establishment Of Joint Policing Committee

Under the provisions of the Garda Siochána Act 2005, it is intended to establish a Joint Policing Committee for the Cobh Town Council Area.

The Joint Policing Committee will offer local authority elected members, An Garda Siochána, members of the Oireachtas and members of the public, through a partnership model, the opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of life for all members of the community in each local authority area.

To this aim, an invitation is being extended to voluntary groups within the urban area of Cobh to nominate representatives from the voluntary sector to sit on the Joint Policing Committee. In total there is a requirement for a maximum of 3 members of the voluntary sector to sit on the committee.

For those voluntary groups who wish to nominate a representative to sit on the committee, please do so in writing to the undersigned by Friday, 27 May, 2011.