Roscommon County Council Comhairle Contae Ros Comáin | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Paschal Fitzmaurice, FF | |
Structure | |
Seats | 18 |
Political groups |
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Elections | |
Last election | 7 June 2024 |
Motto | |
Latin: Constans Hiberniae Cor "Steadfast Irish heart" | |
Meeting place | |
Áras an Chontae, Roscommon | |
Website | |
Official website |
Roscommon County Council (Irish: Comhairle Contae Ros Comáin) is the local authority of County Roscommon, Ireland. As a county council, it is governed by the Local Government Act 2001. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment.[1] The council has 18 elected members. Elections are held every five years and are by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The county administration is headed by a chief executive, Shane Tiernan. The county town is Roscommon.