burren LIFE

Project Steering Committee

The Project Steering Committee (PSC) was established in January 2005 and is now well established and functioning effectively. It is comprised of the principal role-players involved in the implementation of the work programme of the BurrenLIFE Project. It is designed to ensure that a platform exits at a local level such that all partners can work in a spirit of co-operation in supporting the delivery of the Project Actions. The Project Team acts as secretariat to the PSC and the Project Manager acts as Chairperson. The PSC met on seven occasions in 2005. The frequency of PSC meetings in the start-up phase has been instrumental in ensuring the smooth role-out of work and the effective functioning of the Project Team.

The PSC is comprised of the Project Team and two nominated parties from each of the following - National Parks and Wildlife Service, Teagasc and the Burren Irish Farmers Association. The PSC meets on a regular basis (monthly / bi-monthly) as the need arises.

Terms Of Reference - Project Steering Committee

• to act as the main local level platform to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the BurrenLIFE Project and the delivery of the commitments as laid out in the Contract with the EU Commission (Project Code 800057 D/C/91 LIFE NATURE 2004) in a timely and cost effective manner.
• to act as a support to the Project Team
• to oversee the delivery on the BurrenLIFE Project Actions as outlined in the EU Commission Contract and to work in a spirit of co-operation to achieve this
• to ensure that the financial arrangements to underpin the implementation of the BurrenLIFE Project are adhered to and ensure that all Project Partners are using the agreed recording mechanism (financial and staff time input).
• to deal with any conflicts and complaints that may arise over the lifetime of the Project in a professional and timely manner to ensure the complete implementation of the Project Actions.