Coordination body
The Consortium coordinating Group (CCG) is the decision-making group, which conducts its business in the spirit of collegial and professional problem-solving amongst equals. The CCG has agreed to meet every month for the first six months, then meets every two months for the remainder of the first year. After the first year, the CCG will meet every quarter thereafter.
Members
The Consortium Coordinating Group (CCG) is comprised of the four organisations which formed the consortium to deliver the National Rural network project from 2015 – 2020: Irish Rural Link, NUIG, Philip Farrelly & Co and The Wheel. It is chaired by the Chairman of Irish Rural Link.
Tasks
Oversee and direct the creation of a National Rural Network in Ireland, which will meet its purpose and aims.
Oversee and direct the creation and implementation of action plans, for the setting up and running of the NRN.
Ensure that the consortium works in a cohesive, coherent and value-adding manner over the lifetime of the project.
To oversee the financial management of the project budget (acknowledging the primacy of the board of directors of Irish Rural Link in this regard).
To act as a sounding board / provide advice to the project implementation team where needed.
