The Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) document dated 9 February 1998, outlines the party's responses to questions from the Chair regarding the establishment of North-South structures. The SDLP emphasizes the necessity of a North-South Council to represent all-island relationships, which is crucial for gaining the agreement of Irish nationalists and promoting economic, social, and cultural interests across Ireland. The document details the proposed composition, legal basis, and operational mechanisms of the Council, advocating for regular meetings, decision-making by consensus, and accountability to democratic institutions in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Additionally, it suggests the creation of implementation bodies, a joint parliamentary body, and a consultative forum involving civil society, while also addressing funding, administrative support, and contingency arrangements in case the structures fail to operate as intended. [The document contains handwritten annotations page 2]
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