EQUALITY
Section 75 and Schedule 9 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 places a statutory obligation on Public Authorities to carry out all their functions with due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and have regard to the desirability of promoting good relations.
To implement this obligation the Council produced an Equality Scheme which was approved by the Equality Commission in July 2000. This scheme outlines a plan for ensuring that consideration of equality issues is central to policy formulation and decision-making within the Council.
In order to help achieve its statutory obligation, the Council will, as appropriate, undertake screening, carry out equality impact assessments and monitor policies to establish their impact on the promotion of equality of opportunity and good relations.
Current Consultation
The Council is currently consulting on its Draft Equality Action Plan 2010-2011 and the policies screened to August 2009.
Draft Equality Action Plan 2010-2011
Policies Screened to August 2009
There will also be two consultation events on the draft Equality Action Plan on:
Thursday 28th January 2010 at Manor Court, Newtownards, at 7pm
Monday 1st February 2010 at Portaferry Market House at 7pm
If you wish to attend either of these events please contact the Equality/Compliance Officer on 028 9182 4075 or sarah.knott@ards-council.gov.uk.
Should you require any further information in relation to the Council's equality duties, please contact
Sarah Knott
Equality/Compliance Officer
Chief Executive's Department
Ards Borough Council
2 Church Street
NEWTOWNARDS
BT23 4AP
Tel: (028) 91 824000
Fax: (028) 91 819628
sarah.knott@ards-council.gov.uk
The documents below are available on request in alternative formats including large font, braille, disk, audio cassette and in minority languages to meet the needs of those not fluent in English.
