Civic Forum for Northern Ireland
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The Civic Forum for Northern Ireland is a consultative body in Northern Ireland consisting of members of various civil bodies. It has no legislative or governmental powers.[1]
The Forum was set up in October 2000.[2] It was initially chaired by Chris Gibson. Other members included Gary McMichael.[3]
Members are appointed from various sectors:[2]
| Sector |
Number of nominees |
| Agriculture and Fisheries |
3 |
| Arts and Sport |
4 |
| Business |
7 |
| Churches |
5 |
| Community Relations |
2 |
| Culture |
4 |
| Education |
2 |
| Trade Union |
7 |
| Victims |
2 |
| Voluntary and Community |
18 |
In addition, there are three nominees of the First Minister of Northern Ireland and three of the Deputy First Minister.[2]
The body was suspended along with the Northern Ireland Assembly. In June 2007, the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister stated "At this stage we are simply ascertaining how many of the current members are available and will decide then whether to recall them based on their responses."[4]
References
- ^ Northern Ireland Civic Forum, Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister
- ^ a b c Details of the Members of the Civic Forum, CAIN Web Service
- ^ "Order protest over Civic Forum", BBC News
- ^ "Role of the Civic Forum to be reviewed", NIVCA
Categories:
- Organizations established in 2000
- Organisations based in Northern Ireland
- Politics of Northern Ireland
- 2000 establishments in Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland stubs
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