Sligo County Council
Sligo County Council Comhairle Chontae Shligigh | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1 April 1899 |
| Leadership | |
Dónal Gilroy, FF | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 18 |
Political groups |
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| Elections | |
Last election | 7 June 2024 |
| Motto | |
| Land of Heart's Desire | |
| Meeting place | |
| County Hall, Sligo | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
Sligo County Council (Irish: Comhairle Chontae Shligigh) is the local authority of County Sligo, 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. The council has 18 members elected for a five-year term by single transferable vote. The head of the council has the title of Cathaoirleach (chairperson). The county administration is headed by a chief executive, Martin Lydon. The county town is Sligo.