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Background to County Development Boards

In 1998 the Government established an Interdepartmental Task Force chaired by the Minister for Environment and Local Government to address the issue of the integration of Local Government and Local Development systems.

The Taskforce looked at how the activities of various organisations could be co-ordinated in a more efficient manner at local level. 
One of the principal recommendations of the Task Force Report was the establishment of County/City Development Boards (CDB’s) in each of the 29 county councils and 5 city councils.

The legal framework for the Board is provided for by Section 129 of the Local Government Act 2001.  The Board is a statutory body which operates under the agesis of the Local Authority, but is otherwise independent in the operation of its functions.

The establishment of CDB’s brought together for the first time the key players at local level to engage in the process of long-term planning for each county or city.  The aim of a CDB is to ensure the avoidance of duplication in the delivery of services at a local level, as well as meeting the needs of their communities.

About Us:

Sligo County Development Board (CDB) had its inaugural meeting on the 27th March, 2000.
Membership of the Board is drawn from Local Government, Local Development, State Agencies and the Social Partners including the Community and Voluntary Sector.
By adopting this partnership approach it is intended that Sligo will develop in an integrated and cohesive manner with efforts being channeled to co-ordinate the provision of quality services. 
The Board’s primary task was to prepare a Strategy for Economic, Social and cultural development for County Sligo for the period 2002-2012.  The Strategy is the framework within which all agencies operating at local level agree to work together for more effective delivery of public services.

The main functions of Sligo CDB are

  • Encourage constructive co-operation and active participation by all members of the Board based on a partnership approach.
  • Identify gaps and duplication in local service delivery
  • Oversee the implementation of the Integrated Economic, Social and Cultural Strategy for County Sligo (2002-2012) and revised priorities for the period mid 2009 – 2012.

Key goals of the CDB process include

  • The development of a critical mass of infrastructure.
  • Developments in enterprise, industry, agriculture, retail and tourism that maximise opportunities and employment potential in an environmentally sustainable way.
  • The development of a co-ordinated and multi-agency approach in tackling the structural and attitudinal barriers surrounding social inclusion
  • The promotion of Sligo’s cultural life whilst balancing accessibility and development with the need to protect and preserve the County’s heritage and unique environment.

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