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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 10, 2008

HEADED ITEM NO. 3

Report of the Adjourned Organisation, Procedure and Finance Committee Meeting held on 11th February 2008

PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED RE-BRANDING PROJECT

Mr. A. Jacob, A/Head of Corporate Services welcomed Ruth Kelleher of Zinc Designs back to the Council Chamber.

Mr. Jacob summarized the proceedings from the previous meeting and Ms.   Kelleher then delivered a presentation with particular focus on the refinement task which presented following from the previous meeting and the issues and sentiments raised by the members at that meeting.   

Ms Kelleher outlined a number of options now for consideration including colour and graphics as well as the positioning of the Logo and text size.  

A discussion followed with contributions from Councillors E. Walsh, J. Lahart, J. Hannon, C. Keane, M. Daly, J. Daly, G. O’Connell, T. McDermott, C. Brophy, E. Tuffy, T. Ridge, C. King, M. Ardagh and D. Keating.  

It was AGREED to have a vote by show of hands to accept or reject the proposed new branding.  The result was as follows:  

FOR:  12 (twelve)

AGAINST:        5 (five)

The proposed new branding in the colour orange was AGREED.

Following a request from the members the executive committed to the circulation of a draft protocol for the appropriate usage of the heraldic crest and new logo.