CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – Civil Society Committee within MCESD

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The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) invites all Voluntary Organisations registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations for more than one year to participate in the nominations and elections of representatives to the Civil Society Committee within MCESD.

The Civil Society Committee discusses issues of relevance to society and puts forward recommendations to Government.

  • Eligibility

To be eligible to join the committee, organisations must be registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations for at least one year.

  • Elections & Voting

Following the nomination process, elections will be held in sectors where more than two nominations are received.

  • Each organisation registered with MCESD is entitled to one vote.
  • Organisations may vote only within their respective sector.
  • Voting in other sectors is not permitted.

The current list of registered organisations may be viewed here: MCESD Register of VOs
(Please note that the list is currently being updated as new registrations are received.)

Elections are envisaged to take place in June and will be conducted online. No physical attendance will be required.

  • Committee Meetings & Responsibilities

Committee meetings are generally held once a month, currently on the second Monday of each month between 4:00pm and 5:30pm, either at the MCESD Offices in Valletta or online.

Committee members identify and prioritise discussion topics. Following discussions, reports and recommendations are submitted to the MCESD Chairperson and relevant ministries, authorities, or entities. Follow-up meetings may also be held when necessary.

The Chairperson is elected from among committee members once the new committee is established. If more than one candidate is nominated, an election will be held. The elected Chairperson also serves as an ex officio member of MCESD.

  

  • Participation & Commitment

Active participation is essential for the effectiveness of the Committee. Members are therefore expected to attend meetings regularly and contribute to discussions and feedback exchanged via email between meetings.

Further information regarding the Committee’s procedures and the responsibilities of elected members may be found in Legal Notice 206 of 2012 and Legal Notice 92 of 2024

  • Registration & Nominations

Organisations interested in participating may register and submit nomination details through the following form: Registration and Nomination form

Alternatively, organisations may send an email to: [email protected] to receive further information.

Deadline for submission of nominations: 14th June 2026.

Your organisation’s voice matters, and your participation is highly valued. Join us in making an impact.