Civic Forum for Northern Ireland
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The Civic Forum for Northern Ireland is a consultative body in Northern Ireland
consisting of members of various civil bodies. It has no legislative or governmental powers.
The Forum was set up in October 2000. It was initially chaired by Chris Gibson. Other members included Gary McMichael
.
Members are appointed from various sectors:
In addition, there are three nominees of the First Minister of Northern Ireland and three of the Deputy First Minister.
The body was suspended along with the Northern Ireland Assembly
. In June 2007, the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister stated "At this stage we are simply ascertaining how many of the current members are available and will decide then whether to recall them based on their responses."
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
consisting of members of various civil bodies. It has no legislative or governmental powers.
The Forum was set up in October 2000. It was initially chaired by Chris Gibson. Other members included Gary McMichael
Gary McMichael
Gary McMichael is the son of former Ulster Defence Association leader John McMichael and was the leader of the now defunct Ulster Democratic Party during the peace process....
.
Members are appointed from various sectors:
| Sector | Number of nominees |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and Fisheries | 3 |
| Arts and Sport | 4 |
| Business | 7 |
| Churches | 5 |
| Community Relations | 2 |
| Culture | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Trade Union | 7 |
| Victims | 2 |
| Voluntary and Community | 18 |
In addition, there are three nominees of the First Minister of Northern Ireland and three of the Deputy First Minister.
The body was suspended along with the Northern Ireland Assembly
Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly is the devolved legislature of Northern Ireland. It has power to legislate in a wide range of areas that are not explicitly reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and to appoint the Northern Ireland Executive...
. In June 2007, the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister stated "At this stage we are simply ascertaining how many of the current members are available and will decide then whether to recall them based on their responses."