A NEW chairman and board members are being sought for a quango that was rocked by mass resignations last year.
Nine members of the 14-person board of Sport NI quit in July last year amid allegations about the working culture within the organisation.
Former chairman Brian Henning and vice chairman Ian McAvoy also resigned in March.
The Department of Communities said that in addition to a new chairman and deputy, it is seeking three new board members.
The chairman's post pays £280-a-day plus allowances for working at least eight days a month, while the vice-chairman receives £3,500 for working 30 days-a-year.
Board members are unpaid but are given a travel and subsistence allowance.
Communities minister Paul Givan made no reference to last year's controversy when publicising the new posts.
"The new appointments to the Sport NI board will be key in ensuring that sport continues its positive contribution to society, as well as providing strong leadership and effective governance," he said.
"I hope therefore that there is a high level of interest from members of the public from a variety of backgrounds with the requisite skills and experience in applying for these positions."
Conscious of the lack of diversity on the north's 100-plus quangos, Mr Givan also said he was encouraging applications from women, young people, members of ethnic minorities, and people with a disability.
