Cities Fortifying Democracy - Briefing by Lord Mayor Allison Gilliland
Minutes:
Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland informed Members that Dublin City Council had agreed to participate in the Cities Fortifying Democracy Project. The project aims to bring together a cohort of participants from 12 cities across the EU and U.S. to identify and explore some of the best local innovations that empower their cities to further and fortify democracy. Four “pillars” have been identified, that with action and intention by local communities can strengthen the institutions of democracy. These are: voting and elections, governing, public safety and justice, and local media. The Chairs of the SPC’s are participating in this project which was launched on 23 June and will run until March 2022. The Lord Mayor committed to update the Protocol Committee on the development of the project over the next 9 months.
Order: Report Noted.