Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has announced the appointment of a new member to the Board of the Western Education and Library Board.
Councillor Patricia Logue has joined the Western Education and Library Board as a local council nominee.
Councillor Logue lives in Derry, is a member of Sinn Féin and has been a member of Derry City Council since May 2005.
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 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 their appointment, although travelling & subsistence allowance and financial loss allowance 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.
- Councillor Logue has declared that she obtained office as a District Councillor, spoken on behalf of a political party or candidate and canvassed on behalf of a political party, or helped at elections.
- .Councillor Logue does not hold any other public appointments.
- Media queries please contact the Department of Education Press Office on +44 (0)28 9127 9755. Outside office hours, please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned
