About the Llewellyn Residents’ Association
The following is taken from the current (February 2017) constitution document.
The objective of the Llewellyn Residents’ Association is to provide a focal point in the estate to enhance the role of neighbourhood development and to assist as a group in representation to statutory bodies on matters concerning them as a whole.
3. Aims
1. General
a. The Residents’ Association aims to improve the quality of life for those living within Llewellyn estate.
b. The Residents’ Association aims to become involved in the management of Llewellyn estate by representing the issues and concerns of the estate to the relevant statutory bodies.
c. To respect and adhere to procedures that ensure maximum accountability and transparency for the receipt and expenditure of all public money.
d. To maintain with Dun Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council a continuous process of liaison for the benefit of all residents of Llewellyn estate.
e. The Residents’ Association shall be non-party-political, non-sectarian and non-racist.
2. Duties
In addition to the aims of the group, the Residents’ Association Committee may:
a. Provide advice and information for the residents of the estate relevant to the business of the Residents’ Association
b. Write, print, publish and circulate articles, reports, newsletters, advertisements, leaflets and posters on matters concerning the estate as deemed necessary
c. Engage or employ contractors for special works in the estate or any person whose particular skills, qualifications or knowledge may be of assistance in achieving the aims, subject to funding being available. In addition, to ensure that any person carrying out works costing €1,000.00 or above is registered and has the relevant tax clearance.
d. Make rules for the general administration and conduct of the business of the Committee including the specifying of work to be undertaken or refused by the Committee from time to time.
e. Strive for the involvement of as many residents of the estate as possible to achieve the aims of the Residents’ Association and to have elected a truly representative body of Llewellyn estate residents on the Residents’ Association Committee.
4. Membership of the residents’ association
1. All households resident in Llewellyn estate are eligible to become members of the Residents’ Association and have the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting.
2. All households shall receive copies of regular newsletters, etc.
3. Only paid-up members of the Association and members of their household shall be eligible for competitions, draws and events, etc., that are organised by the Residents’ Association. Non-paid-up members may be eligible at the discretion of the Committee.