Is your community important to you? Would you like to make a difference?
By serving as a Braddan Parish Commissioner you can make your voice heard and influence decisions that will help shape the future of your community.
- Local Authority By-Elections will be called shortly, and Braddan Parish Commissioners has 1 vacant seat on its Board
- The term of office for the vacant seat is through to May 2029.
WHAT DOES THE LOCAL AUTHORITY DO?
Braddan Parish Commissioners is responsible for various functions including:
- The Roundhouse
- Refuse and recycling services
- Public sector housing
- Street lighting
- Parks and open spaces, playgrounds and other leisure facilities
- Public events
- Car parking
- Enforcement of local byelaws
Functions and services are predominantly funded by local authority rate which is fixed by the Commissioners.
HOW MUCH TIME WOULD I HAVE TO DEVOTE TO THE ROLE?
Elected members are required to attend public meetings which take place once per month on the third Thursday of each month commencing at 2:00pm, typically lasting around 3 hours. An attendance allowance can be claimed for meetings along with some preparation time.
HOW TO FIND OUT MORE
- Attend our next Public Commissioners’ Meeting at 2pm on Thursday 15 October at the Commissioners’ Office, The Roundhouse, Braddan
- Read agendas and minutes online – available here
- Speak to an existing Commissioner; contact details for current members are available here
- Follow Braddan Parish Commissioners on Facebook or LinkedIn
- Contact Braddan Parish Commissioners’ Office for more information on 852808 or info@braddan.im
NEXT STEPS
To stand as a local authority member you must appear on the Register of Electors. To check you are registered visit the Isle of Man Government Website or call the Crown and Elections Unit on 685754.
Nomination forms and information packs will be available soon to download or for collection from the Commissioners’ Office.
