Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has announced the appointment of a new member to the board of the Belfast Education and Library Board.
Reverend John McDowell has been appointed as a representative of the Transferor Representatives' Council to the Board. Reverend McDowell lives in Belfast and has been rector of St Mark’s in Dundela, Belfast since 2002. He is also a Governor of Strandtown Primary School.
Notes to Editors:
- 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.
- Board members are appointed by the Education Minister in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Education and Libraries (NI) Order 1986.
- The board member listed is a replacement Transferor Representatives' Council nominee.
- 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).
- The board member listed does not receive annual remuneration in respect of his appointment, although travelling and subsistence allowances and financial loss allowances are awarded.
- This appointment has been made in accordance with the OCPA NI 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.
- Reverend McDowell has declared that he has not undertaken any political activities.
- Reverend McDowell does not hold any other public appointments.
- Media queries to the Department of Education Press Office on 028 9127 9755. Out of office hours please contact the Duty Press Office via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.
