It should be noted that while some actions can be implemented as proposed, others will need further preparatory work and new budgets prior to implementation. The actions may also change to include sectoral actions as they become available from various central government departments.

implementation. The actions may also change to include sectoral actions as they become available from various central government departments.

5.4 Cork County Council Adaptation Actions

Local Adaptation Governance and Business Operations

Objective: To support the successful and practical implementation of adaptation planning

No.	Action	Lead Council Department & Partner(s)	Budgeted	Timeframe S/M/L
1	Establish a Climate Action Steering Group with senior representatives from the key functions of the Local Authority to ensure the successful implementation of the actions of this Climate Adaptation Strategy, to set strategic direction, to report on progress and encourage local innovation.	Management Team		Short
2	Integrate Climate Action into the Service Delivery Programmes and provide for its translation to Team Development Plans and Personal Development Plans to enable actions to be directly pursued per business unit/section.	Management Team Each Directorate		Short
3	Ensure that climate action is a standing item on the Agenda of all Management Team meetings.	Management Team Each Directorate		Short
4	Appoint a Climate Action Officer with responsibility for climate related activity within Cork County Council.	Management Team		Short
5	Liaise with the Climate Action Regional Office and provide progress and update reports when requested. Assist the CARO in its development as a centre of excellence in the Atlantic Seaboard South Region.	Each Directorate		Short - Medium