Councillor Carla Lockhart has joined the Southern Education and Library Board as a local Council nominee.
Councillor Lockhart lives in Aughnacloy and is currently employed as a Political Researcher for a Member of the Legislative Assembly. She is a member of the Democratic Unionist Party and was co-opted onto Craigavon Borough Council in October 2007.
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 her appointment, although travelling & subsistence allowance and financial loss allowance are awarded.
6. Councillor Lockhart does not currently hold any other public appointments.
7. This appointment has been made in accordance with the OCPANI 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.
8. Councillor Lockhart has declared that she obtained office as a District Councillor and held office as Treasurer of a local branch of a political party.
9. Media queries to the Department of Education Press Office on 028 9127 9701. Outside office hours please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715440 and your call will be returned.
