Diocesan Education Committees (DEC's)

Diocesan Education Committees

Five Diocesan Education Committees (DECs) feed into the work of the Council. DECs act in an advisory capacity, supporting the Council to deliver against its priorities and duties by providing a local, diocesan perspective. They also play an important role in the recruitment of school leaders in their diocese.

The DECs are as follows:

• Armagh
• Clogher & Kilmore
• Derry
• Down & Connor
• Dromore

Parent and Teacher Governor Representatives

As part of reconstitution, CCMS has recently invited Parent and Teacher Governors of Catholic maintained schools to join their local, Diocesan Education Committee (DECs) and/or the Council of CCMS. This reconstitution will be reviewed in four years’ time (2028/2029) for any interested parties.

What does the role involve?

Members are appointed for a four-year term and DECs meet approximately three times per year, both online and in-person qithin the diocese.

Are these paid roles?

These are not remunerated positions, however attendance and mileage is paid as outlined below;