Public Appointments Competition: Drainage Council for Northern Ireland 2012-2015

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is currently seeking nominations to appoint (9) highly motivated individuals to represent the following areas:

The main functions of the Drainage Council are to determine which watercourses should be designated for drainage works at public expense and to consider the department’s proposals for Drainage and Flood Protection Schemes.  It also has a consultative role in relation to assessment of the environmental impact on drainage works.

Appointments carry no remuneration i.e. no salary; post holders will be eligible to claim travel and subsistence at Civil Service rates and childcare allowance where appropriate.  Meetings are held 3 or 4 times per year, throughout Northern Ireland, depending on the level of business. The appointments will be for a (4) four year fixed term that coincides with local council elections. The appointments are for 2012-15 term of the Drainage Council.

We would like to attract candidates with a particular interest and knowledge in Tourism, Fishery, Agriculture, and District Councils.  No specific qualifications are required to apply. Further information on the essential criteria for each position can be found by downloading the relevant application packs below

For an application form and further information about the post please contact us:-

Telephone: 028 90 25 30 45

Email: rivers.registry@dardni.gov.uk

Web: By downloading an application pack from one of the links below

Or by writing to: Rivers Agency, Room 521, Hydebank, 4 Hospital Road, Belfast, BT8 8JP

If you require an application pack in a more accessible format, please contact us using the details above. Completed application forms must be returned in hard copy to the above address by no later than 5pm Friday 14 Ocotober 2011. Location and dates of interviews will be disclosed at a later date.

The Department is committed to the principles of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process.  The Department is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all individuals and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. As females are currently significantly underrepresented on the Council, applications from females would be particularly welcome. We also welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from minority ethnic backgrounds

This public appointment process is carried out in line with the requirements set out in the Code of Practice for Ministerial Public Appointments in Northern Ireland set out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments Northern Ireland.