Housing Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Representative: Nominations now open – January 2026
What is the Housing Strategic Policy Committee (SPC)?
The role of a Kerry County Council Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) is to develop, monitor and respond to Strategic Policy within an area of work of the Council. The membership of an SPC is made up of Councillors, PPN Representatives and Sectorial Interests (i.e. Chamber of Commerce, etc.).
The areas of responsibility for the Kerry County Council Housing SPC include:
- Monitor the implementation of objectives of Housing for All, and any subsequent Government Housing Plan.
- Monitor targets for delivery set by Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, including delivery of social and affordable housing by both the local authority and approved housing bodies.
- Addressing Homelessness; including monitoring of objectives any Homelessness Action Plan and any other relevant policies.
- Review of policies relating to functions of the Housing Directorate e.g. differential rent scheme
- Traveller Accommodation Programme.
- Monitor implementation of objectives of the Strategic Plan for Housing People with a Disability, together with delivery of grants programme.
Kerry PPN are currently seeking nominations for 2 representatives on the Kerry County Council Housing SPC.
What skills and attributes are needed for the position ?
- Good communication skills
- Experience of working and/or volunteering in the member group the candidate is selected from.
- Team player
- Experience of working on boards or committees
- A keen interest and awareness of general issues in the pillar the candidate represents.
- All PPN reps are required to sign the Representatives Charter and to adhere to PPN reporting mechanisms, constitution, policies.
- A commitment to attend meetings and events and participate fully in the duties of the committee. One meeting is held each quarter (travel expenses are reimbursed for any travel to SPC meetings). Meetings are currently held during Kerry County Council office hours.
The term of the current Housing SPC is from 2024 to 2029.
What roles are available?
One available seat is for a representative from a group within the Community & Voluntary pillar. The second seat is for a representative from a group withing the Social Inclusion pillar. Please be aware:
- Only PPN member groups within the Social Inclusion Pillar/College can nominate candidates for the Social Inclusion seat.
- Only PPN member groups within the Community & Voluntary Pillar/College can nominate candidates for the Community & Voluntary seat.
- You can view your group membership details the Members’ Directory here
Nominations Process
Any person who wants to be considered as a Kerry PPN Representative must:
- Be an active member of a group registered with Kerry PPN (group must be registered at least 6 months) and be nominated by that group. (You can view your group membership details the Members’ Directory here)
- Complete the nomination form in full.
- Ensure they understand the responsibilities, time commitment and required meeting attendance relating to the position. Details above.
- Be proposed and seconded by 2 leading members of your PPN Member group (e.g. Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer).
- Understand that Kerry PPN is non-political, non-sectarian and adheres to the Circular CVSP 8/2018 – PPNs Engagement in the Political Process.
- In the event of more nominations than vacancies available an election will be held.
- A panel will be created following the election process to fill any current or future vacant positions.
- All Kerry PPN representatives are expected to gather and present the views and opinions of member organisations (including but not limited to his/her own group) from the PPN pillar/college or MD area that nominated them.
- All Kerry PPN representatives are required to sign the Representatives Charter and to adhere to Kerry PPN reporting mechanisms, constitutions and policies.
