Local authority chiefs in Monaghan have issued an open invite to the wider public as it looks to fill a new anti-crime and public safety body.
Regulations paving the way for new local community safety partnerships (LCSPs) came into effect at the end of June.
The new LCSPs replace the old joint policing committee (JPCs) in line with a recommendation from the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland which was put into law last year.
A total of 36 safety partnerships are to be established in every local authority area, with up to 30 members in each.
The partnerships will have a broader membership than JPCs, with mandatory members including local councillors, local authority officials, An Garda Síochána, representatives from the HSE and the Child and Family Agency Tusla.
Local residents, members representing youth groups, the older population, new and minority groups, business and education representatives will also be included.
Each LCSP can hold as many meetings as needed but they must hold at least six meetings annually.
In line with that ethos, Monaghan County Council have launched an expressions of interest campaign for members of the community who may be interested in playing a part in the new partnership body.
Monaghan County Council is inviting expressions of interest from members of the community who wish to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our county by becoming a member of the Monaghan Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP).
"The members will have a crucial role to play in the partnerships, not only in representing the needs and concerns of their constituents, but also in communicating the issues, priorities and interventions of the Safety Partnership to the broader council and the public," said a council spokesperson.
"The council is now seeking individuals who represent local community and voluntary bodies, community interests, or who possess relevant experience or expertise in areas such as public safety, youth engagement, social services, or community development. Members will play a vital role in shaping local safety strategies, advising on community needs, and fostering partnerships that enhance public trust and cohesion."
The closing date for submissions of interest is Friday, September 19.
Further details, including how to apply online can be found on the council's website at: www.monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/lcsp/.