Structure of the Forum
There are 45 members of the Community & voluntary Forum. 30 members are elected according to their electoral area. Six representatives are elected from the five electoral areas in County Limerick. This serves to achieve a geographical balance around the county. It is also necessry as by the Constitution to achieve a gender balance. It is also required when electing members to ensure there is a minimun 60% - 40% gender balance. A further 15 members are nominated to act as representatives on the Forum from various countywide bodies or sectoral interests. This ensures an interest balance is achieved in those who act as reporesentatives on the Forum.
This breaks down as:- Disability 2 Sporting 2
- Youth 2 Travellers 2
- Arts,Culture & Music 3 I.C.A. 1
- Voluntary Housing Forum 2 Childcare 1
