How the Northern Ireland Assembly works

This seminar will offer insight for all those whose role requires them to influence the Assembly.  It is both for seasoned practitioners, who will benefit from content on how to influence the Assembly and those who are new to what goes on in Parliament Buildings who will learn more about who the key individuals are and what their role involves.  The seminar is a must for those working in external relations / public affairs / communications roles within:

• The public affairs / relations industry
• The Northern Ireland public sector
• Business
• The voluntary and community sectors

Benefits of seminar

• Gain an understanding of the workings of the Northern Ireland Assembly
• Learn about the different stages in the legislative process
• Hear from expert speakers who are involved with the Assembly in ‘hands-on’ day-to-day roles
• Learn the practicalities of engaging with MLAs
• Discover how the Committee system works and how committees take evidence
• Learn how to prepare for briefing MLAs and Committees

Agenda

Content	Format
Introducing the Northern Ireland Assembly
Introduction Fearghal McKinney
Devolution in Northern Ireland: A progress report Dr Sydney Elliott, former Senior Lecturer in Politics, Queen’s University [powerpoint presentation]
The role of the Speaker at the Northern Ireland Assembly Richard Good, Advisor to the Speaker, Northern Ireland Assembly [powerpoint presentation]
The Northern Ireland Assembly in operation
Beyond the basics: The role of an MLA Declan O'Loan, MLA
A guide to the legislative process Eilis Haughey, Clerk of Bills, Northern Ireland Assembly [powerpoint presentation]
The role of the Committees in the Northern Ireland Assembly Jim Wells, MLA, Chair, Committee for Health, Social Services & Public Safety
The Public Accounts Committee Paul Maskey, MLA, Chair, Public Accounts Committee [powerpoint presentation]
A practical guide to engaging with the Assembly
The role of the Assembly Ombudsman Tom Frawley, Northern Ireland Ombudsman [powerpoint presentation]
The relationship with civic society: how the third sector engages with the Assembly Frances McCandless, Director of Policy, NICVA [powerpoint presentation]
Open for business? Transacting the business agenda with the Assembly Glyn Roberts, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association
Engaging with the Northern Ireland Assembly John McMullan, Chief Executive, Bryson Charitable Group [powerpoint presentation]

How does it work

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Registration fee

£85 + VAT (£105)

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