Local Action Group (LAG) and Project Assessment Committee (PAC)

The role of the Rural Aberdeenshire LAG is to deliver the LAG Strategy through projects and actions. The LAG Strategy is located in the Document Library.

The Rural Aberdeenshire LAG members represent a wide range of rural interests, comprising an equal measure of public and private sector representatives.

While the day to day management of LEADER is undertaken by the LEADER Co-ordinator and Administrator, the LAG meets on a regular basis to consider applications. Details of the LAG timetable are located in the Application section of the website. Approved minutes of the LAG meetings are located on the website.

A sub-group of the LAG, the Project Assessment Committee (PAC), will asses all the applications in full, reporting and making recommendations to the LAG.

The PAC, which includes representatives comprising the Lead Partner, Environment, Land Based, Community and Business interests has delegated authority to approve applications for LEADER funding up to £5,000.

Decision to award funding of greater than £5,000 or to reject such an application, must be approved by the LAG Partnership.

In conjunction with LAG members the Co-ordinator and Administrator will promote and raise awareness of the LEADER Programme. Details of promotional events are located in the News and Events section.