Elected representatives

Local authorities support the Cathaoirleach (chair person) and mayor by managing invitations to functions, hosting delegations and civic receptions, and supporting the official business of the office.

Local authorities support councillors in their role as elected representatives and policy makers by providing information about day to day local authority services, responding to questions and notices of motion, and supporting their work on council committees.

Local authorities publish annual statements to provide details of political donations councillors received during the previous year.

Local authorities publish a public register of councillor attendance at council meetings, committee meetings, training and conferences.

Local authorities respond to requests from councillors and Oireachtas members on behalf of members of the public about local authority services they want to access or which may affect them.

Local authorities publish the names, contact information and political parties of councillors on local authority websites and various publications.