SDCC launch Residents’ Association Handbook
By Mary Dennehy
SOUTH Dublin County Council has launched a new handbook aimed at helping Residents’ Associations in the set-up and running of their groups.
Launched on Thursday of this week, May 27, the handbook is a step-by-step guide on how to set up and effectively run a Residents’ Association.
Mayor O'Brien with members of local residents' associations from Daletree and Lucan (Pic: Ben Ryan)
Developed by the council’s Community Services Department, the Residents’ Association Handbook includes sections on the establishment of an association, such as roles, responsibilities and a constitution.
It also includes everyday requirements like running productive meetings and communications, to useful templates and contact information.
According to the council, the handbook covers everything you need to help establish and run a Residents’ Association.
Speaking at the launch, Mayor O’Brien said, “This Handbook is an innovative venture and will prove particularly useful for new Residents’ Associations.
“Given the amount of development that is currently in South Dublin, I think residents of the new estates will find the handbook invaluable as they set up their Residents Associations and develop their local communities.”
Also present at the launch were members of Daletree Residents’ Association in Ballycullen.
Mayor Ed O’Brien launched the new handbook (Pic: Ben Ryan)
The association has been re-established in the last year, and having read the Handbook, Denise McCann, PRO said, “It is excellent, and will be really great for anyone starting out on setting up an association.
“It gives you point by point exactly what you need to do.”
The Fforster Estate Residents’ Association in Lucan were also in attendance.
The Residents’ Association Handbook is available in hard copy from the Community Services Department and online HERE.
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