Secretariat Nominations Now Open: January 2026

We are currently seeking nominations to fill the following seats:

What is the Kerry PPN Secretariat?

The Kerry PPN Secretariat is the administrative body that oversee the operations of the PPN.

The purpose of the Secretariat is:

To ensure the aims and objectives of the Kerry Public Participation Network are met.
To ensure that member groups are informed of developments relevant to their groups.
To represent member group’s interests.
To develop Kerry Public Participation Network into an effective collective voice for community groups in Kerry.
To ensure the proper functioning of the PPN between Plenary meetings.
To facilitate the implementation of the decisions of the Plenary.
To support the Kerry PPN staff to achieve the PPN’s objectives through the implementation of the Annual Work Plan.
To engage with and support the PPN Representatives.
To operate as defined under Section 46 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014.

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 Secretariat. One Secretariat meeting is held each month (travel expenses are reimbursed for any travel to Secretariat meetings). Meetings are currently held at 6.30pm on the last Thursday of each month.

Terms are for a maximum of 5 years.

Any person who wants to be considered as a member of the Kerry PPN Secretariat must:

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 an appropriate PPN Member group (e.g. Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer).

Please be aware:

Only PPN member groups within the Environmental Pillar/College can nominate candidates for the Environmental seats
You can view your group membership details the Members’ Directory here

Nominations for the role must be submitted through the online form here: Submit Nomination Here

For further information contact Máiréad or Kathy at ppn@kerrycoco.ie/ 087 4888360/ 066 7183672

Nominating groups must be registered with Kerry PPN for at least 6 months.
Groups must be a member of the respective seat e.g. nominations for an Environmental seat must be a PPN member group from the Environmental Pillar.
Nominations can only be made with the candidate’s knowledge and approval.
If we receive more nominations than seats available, elections will take place through online voting.
Nominees must have no political affiliations. Kerry PPN is non-political, non-sectarian and adheres to CVSP 8/2018 re: PPNs and Engagement in the Political Process.
Candidates are requested to submit a short profile (written in the first person) to accompany their nomination form (no more than 200 words, showing relevant experience). This profile will only be made public for the purpose of elections. We may also request a photo for the ballot paper (this is optional).