Text Box: 1. Development of a Framework Document on Community Employment based on local consultation. 2. Fill vacancies on the Community & Voluntary Forum in the areas of Caherciveen, Kenmare and Tralee. 3. Develop local communication structures. 4. Establish a support mechanism for the community and voluntary representatives who have been nominated on to various committees at county and regional level. 5. Identify training needs. 6. Support the development of a regional netText Box: The Kerry County Community & Voluntary Forum was established over three years ago. It is representative of over 450 community and voluntary organisations in Kerry. The Forum has two representatives on the County Development Board and also nominates to Kerry County Council’s Strategic Policy Committees, the Regional Drugs Task Force and the Social Inclusion Measures Group of the Board. The key work priorities for the Forum in 2003 are as follows: Text Box: Comhairle na nÓg – To see ourselves as they see us Text Box: The Kerry County Community & Voluntary Forum has made an invaluable contribution to the development of Meitheal Chiarraí says Siobhán Griffin, Forum Development Officer. Text Box: Giving the People of Kerry a Sporting Chance – Ursula Barrett, Sports Development Officer, Local Sports Partnership.

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Text Box: on the ground. In line with the directions of the Irish Sports Council, the work of the partnership is progressing along three lines: 1. Information: A facilities audit was completed in September Text Box: The Kerry Local Sports Partnership has achieved a great deal since its establishment in early 2001. Now with a fully representative membership of 17 and a full time Sports Development Officer the efforts of the group are being seen