Debate contribution: Local Government Staff Commission

Debate contribution by Mr Doug Beattie MC on 10 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Doug Beattie MC
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 10 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Local Government Staff Commission
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5436534

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I thank the Minister for that answer. The Local Government Staff Commission has played a really important role in overseeing the various councils from way back in 1972. Given some of the HR issues that we still have in our councils, what oversight mechanisms will be put in place to replace the commission, as opposed to just leaving it to the councils to deal with their own issues?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2156/22-27.

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