3.30 Both templates provided space for general or additional comments departments might wish to make. A number of general comments were made, a sample of which are outlined below:
• Too much time and energy spent on bureaucracy attached to Peace funding
• Need for funding on a recurrent basis
• Provision of budget allocation on 3-year basis would be more beneficial to planning processes
• Need for better representation from employers
• Need for better co-operation between strategic and operational tiers
• The North Belfast Partnership Board should be smaller and concentrate on Policy and Executive direction
• Arrangements should be made to consult regularly with sectors not directly represented on the Board.