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18 August 2008 - Minister announces Education and Library board appointment

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has announced the appointment of a new member to the Board of the Southern Education and Library Board

Councillor James Cavanagh has joined the Southern Education and Library Board as a local council nominee.

Councillor Cavanagh is a retired teacher and lives in Dungannon. He was elected as a SDLP Councillor to Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council in 1985.

Notes to Editors:

  1. The five Education and Library Boards are statutory bodies which perform a wide range of functions in the funding and delivery of local education, youth and library services for their respective areas.
  2. Board members are appointed by the Education Minister in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Education and Libraries (NI) Order 1986.
  3. The Board member listed is a replacement Council nominee.
  4. The term of appointment is normally four years, however, the tenure this time will be affected by structural changes flowing from the Review of Public Administration and the creation of the new Education and Skills Authority (ESA).
  5. The Board member listed does not receive annual remuneration in respect of their appointment, although travelling & subsistence allowance and financial loss allowance are awarded.
  6. This appointment has been made in accordance with the OCPA Code of Practice. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for the political activity of appointees (if any declared) to be published.
  7. Councillor Cavanagh has declared that he has obtained office as a District Councillor.
  8. Councillor Cavanagh is currently a member of the Rent Assessment Panel in the North of Ireland and receives remuneration of £202 for a full day or £102 for a half day plus travel expenses. He is also a member of the board of Coalisland Credit Union and holds the position of Chairperson of the Board of Governors of St Patrick’s Primary School in Coalisland since 1995.
  9. Media queries to the Department of Education Press Office on 028 9127 9701. Out of office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.