220518 Council Minute (Combined)
North Ayrshire Council · 22 June 2022
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North Ayrshire Council 18 May 2022 At a Meeting of North Ayrshire Council at 1.00 p.m. involving a combination of participation by remote electronic means and physical attendance within the Council Chambers, Irvine Present (Physical Participation) Timothy Billings, Joe Cullinane, Eleanor Collier, Scott Davidson, Anthea Dickson, Stewart Ferguson, Todd Ferguson, Robert Foster, Scott Gallacher, John Glover, Tony Gurney, Alan Hill, Cameron Inglis, Margaret Johnson, Amanda Kerr, Christina Larsen, Shaun Macaulay, Tom Marshall, Jean McClung, Nairn McDonald, Matthew McLean, Davina McTiernan, Ian Murdoch, Donald Reid, Donald L. Reid, Chloé Robertson, Ronnie Stalker, Angela Stephen and John Sweeney. Present (Remote Electronic Participation) John Bell and Marie Burns. In Attendance (Physical Participation) C. Hatton, Chief Executive; C. Cameron, Director (Health and Social Care Partnership); R. McCutcheon, Executive Director (Place); A. Sutton, Executive Director (Communities and Education); K. Yeomans, Director (Growth and Investment); and M. Boyd, Head of (Finance), A. Craig, Head of Service (Democratic Services), F. Walker, Head of Service (People and ICT); and M. McColm, Senior Manager (Communications), M. Anderson, Senior Manager (Committee and Member Services) and H. Clancy and A. Little, Committee Services Officers (Democratic Services). In Attendance (Remote Electronic Participation) D. McCaw and C. Stewart, Committee Services Officers (Democratic Services). Chair Returning Officer (Agenda Items 1-4) and Provost (Agenda Items 4-14). 1. Chair’s Remarks The Chief Executive, in his capacity as Returning Officer, took the Chair pending the election of the Provost. He advised that the meeting was taking place on a hybrid basis and took the opportunity to welcome both physical attendees in the Chambers and those Members joining remotely. The Chief Executive also confirmed that the meeting was being live streamed to the internet. 2. Apologies The Chief Executive invited intimation of apologies for absence, which were recorded.
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3. Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest in terms of Standing Order 10 and Section 5 of the Councillors' Code of Conduct. 4. Report of the Returning Officer Submitted report by the Chief Executive and Returning Officer on the outcome of the Elections to North Ayrshire Council held on Thursday 5 May 2022 and on the Declaration of Acceptance of Office by all Elected Members. The report gave formal notice that the following 33 persons had been duly elected to North Ayrshire Council, namely: Ward 1 – North Coast Eleanor Collier Todd Ferguson Alan Hill Tom Marshall Ian Murdoch Ward 2 – Garnock Valley John Bell Anthea Dickson Margaret Johnson Donald L. Reid Ronnie Stalker Ward 3 – Ardrossan Stewart Ferguson Tony Gurney Amanda Kerr Ward 4 – Arran Timothy Billings Ward 5 – Saltcoats and Stevenston Cameron Inglis Jean McClung Davina McTiernan Jim Montgomerie John Sweeney
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Ward 6 – Kilwinning Joe Cullinane Scott Davidson John Glover Donald Reid Ward 7 – Irvine West Scott Gallacher Shaun Macaulay Louise McPhater Chloé Robertson Ward 8 – Irvine East Marie Burns Nairn McDonald Angela Stephen Ward 9 – Irvine South Robert Foster Christina Larsen Matthew McLean 5. Election and Designation of Provost The Council was invited to note that, in terms of Section 4 (1) of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, it was required to elect a Convenor from among its Councillors, to be known as the “Provost”. The Chief Executive invited nominations to fill the office of Provost of North Ayrshire Council. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved that Councillor Dickson be elected as Provost. There being no further nominations, Councillor Dickson was duly elected Provost of North Ayrshire Council. The Provost was then presented with the Chain of Office and assumed the Chair. She thanked Members for the faith they had placed in her and undertook to preside over meetings of the Council in a fair and impartial manner. 6. Election and Designation of Depute Provost The Council was invited to note that, in terms of Section 4 (2) of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, it may elect a Vice-Convenor from among its Councillors, to be designated as “Depute Provost”. The Provost invited nominations to fill the office of Depute Provost of North Ayrshire Council.
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Councillor Gallacher, seconded by Councillor Stalker, moved that Councillor Donald L. Reid be elected as Depute Provost. As an amendment, Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor Sweeney be so elected. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the election of Councillor Sweeney as Depute Provost, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and for the election of Councillor Donald L. Reid as Depute Provost, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Murdoch, Donald L. Reid, Stalker and Stephen (12), and Councillor Sweeney was duly elected Depute Provost of North Ayrshire Council. Councillor Sweeney was then presented with the Chain of Office and assumed the Depute Provost chair. 7. Declarations of Acceptance of Office The Head of Democratic Services confirmed that all Councillors had signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. Noted. 8. Formation of Party Political Groups on the Council – Indication of Political Groups on the Council 8.1 The Chief Executive advised that the following political groups had been intimated:- • The “SNP Group”, consisting of the 12 Members of the Scottish National Party (SNP); • The “Conservative and Unionist Group”, consisting of the 10 Members of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party; and • The “Labour Group”, consisting of the 9 Members of the Scottish Labour Party and including three using the description “Labour and Co-operative”. The Council agreed to recognise the political groups intimated. 8.2 The Provost sought indications of whether the party whip was to be applied to any item of business. There were no declarations of the party whip. Noted.
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9. Appointment of Leader and Depute Leader of the Council The Provost invited nominations for the positions of Leader and Depute Leader of the Council, which would in turn determine which Group formed the Administration. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved that Councillor Burns be appointed as Leader of the Council. There being no other nominations, Councillor Burns was duly appointed Leader of North Ayrshire Council. Thereafter, Councillor Davidson, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved that Councillor Macaulay be appointed as Depute Leader of the Council. There being no other nominations, Councillor Macaulay was duly appointed Depute Leader of North Ayrshire Council. Accordingly, the Council agreed as follows: (a) to appoint Councillors Burns and Macaulay as the Leader of the Council and Depute Leader of the Council, respectively; and (b) that the SNP Group would form the Administration. At the invitation of the Provost, Councillor Burns addressed the meeting, paying tribute to her predecessor, Councillor Joe Cullinane. In particular, Councillor Burns registered her thanks to Councillor Cullinane, particularly over the last two years in leading the Council through a very difficult period of Covid and recovery. 10. Governance Documents The Council was invited to consider a suite of Governance documents which would regulate the operation of the Council, its committees and Officers. 10.1 Scheme of Administration Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the Council’s Scheme of Administration, which was attached at Appendix 1 to the report. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved approval of the recommendations set out in the officer’s report. There being no amendment, the motion was declared carried. Accordingly, the Council agreed to approve, with immediate effect, the Scheme of Administration set out at Appendix 1 to the report.
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10.2 Standing Orders Relating to Meetings and Proceedings of the Council and Committees Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the Council’s Standing Orders Relating to Meetings and Proceedings of the Council and Committees, which were attached at Appendix 1 to the report. A Member asked a question, and received clarification, on the rationale for the proposal that questions submitted in advance of a Council meeting should not include any question which was the same or similar to a question asked at Council in the previous six months (Standing Order 14.7). Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved approval of the recommendations set out in the officer’s report. As an amendment, Councillor Murdoch, seconded by Councillor Donald L. Reid, moved approval of the recommendations set out in the report, subject to not adopting the proposed arrangements with regard to questions submitted in advance of a meeting and retaining the provisions set out in Standing Order 12 of the 2017 – 2022 Standing Orders, last revised in June 2021. A Member asked a question of clarification in respect of the version of Standing Orders referred to in the amendment. There followed summing up. Thereafter, on a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the amendment, Councillors Murdoch and Donald L. Reid (2) and for the motion, Councillors Bell, Billings, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Foster, Gallacher, Glover, Gurney, Hill, Inglis, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, Marshall, McClung, McDonald, McLean, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson, Stalker, Stephen and Sweeney (29), and the motion was declared carried. Accordingly, the Council agreed to approve, with immediate effect, the Standing Orders Relating to Meetings and Proceedings of the Council and Committees set out at Appendix 1 to the report. 10.3 Scheme of Delegation to Officers Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the Council’s Scheme of Delegation to Officers, which was attached at Appendix 1 to the report, and on the appointments made to the Statutory posts. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved approval of the recommendations set out in the officer’s report. There being no amendment, the motion was declared carried.
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Accordingly, the Council agreed as follows: (a) to approve, with immediate effect, the Scheme of Delegation to Officers, set out at Appendix 1 to the report; and (b) to note the appointments made to the Statutory posts, viz: (i) the Head of Paid Service – Craig Hatton, Chief Executive (ii) the Monitoring Officer – Aileen Craig, Head of Democratic Services (iii) the Proper Officer for Financial Arrangements (Chief Financial or Section 95 Officer) – Mark Boyd, Head of Finance; and (iv) the Chief Social Work Officer – Scott Hunter 10.4 Other Key Governance Documents Submitted report by the Chief Executive on other key governance documents regulating the operation of the Council and its Officers, which were attached at Appendices 1-3 to the report. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved approval of the recommendations set out in the officer’s report. There being no amendment, the motion was declared carried. Accordingly, the Council agreed, to approve, with immediate effect: (i) the Guidelines on Member/Officer Relations, attached at Appendix 1 to the report; (ii) the Standing Orders for Contracts, attached at Appendix 2; and (iii) the Financial Regulations and Codes of Financial Practice, attached at Appendices 3a and 3b, respectively. 11. Councillors’ Remuneration: Senior Councillors Submitted report by the Head of Service (Finance) on the Councillor remuneration levels and which sought confirmation of those posts appointed as Senior Councillor. Information of the roles of the Leader, Provost, Senior Councillor and Councillors, was attached at Appendices 1-4, respectively, of the report. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved approval of the recommendations set out in the officer’s report. There being no amendment, the motion was declared carried. Accordingly, the Council agreed as follows: (a) to note the recommended remuneration and expenses outlined in the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2022; and
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(b) to approve the appointment of the following posts, in addition to the Leader and Provost, as Senior Councillors: (i) Depute Leader (75% of the Leader’s salary) - £29,361; (ii) The Leader of the Main Opposition (75% of the Leader’s salary) - £29,361; (iii) Depute Provost - £24,466; (iv) Those Cabinet Members with portfolio responsibility for services (total 5 posts) - £24,466; (v) the Chair of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee - £24,466; (vi) the Chair of the Licensing Committee/Board - £24,466; and (vii) the Chair of the Planning Committee - £24,466 12. Committee Timetable: Remainder of 2022 Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the proposed timetable of meetings for the period from May until the end of December 2022, which was set out at Appendix 1 to the report. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved approval of the recommendations set out in the officer’s report. There being no amendment, the motion was declared carried. Accordingly, the Council agreed as follows: (a) to approve the committee timetable set out at Appendix 1 to the report; and (b) to note that arrangements for Locality Partnership meetings and any ad hoc or Special Meetings would be intimated separately to Members. 13. Appointments to Committees Submitted report by the Chief Executive on the appointment of Members and, where appropriate, lay representatives, to committees of the Council in line with the Scheme of Administration, including confirmation of the appointment of Chairs (and Vice Chairs, where appropriate). Nominations were invited in respect of committees of the Council, as provided for in the Scheme of Administration. A summary of the nominations received from the political Groups and Independent Members was displayed at the meeting. Members gave consideration in the first instance to the appointment of committee Chairs and Vice Chairs and Locality Partnership Chairs, as set out at Appendix NAC1 to this Minute.
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In terms of Standing Order 6.8, the Provost agreed that the meeting be adjourned at 2.30 p.m. for a short comfort break, reconvening at 2.45 p.m. with the same Members and officers present and in attendance (as previously, by remote electronic means or in person). Thereafter, Members gave consideration to the appointment of committee members, as set out at Appendix NAC1 to this Minute. The Council agreed to: (a) to note that all Elected Members were automatically members of the full Council and the Local Development Plan Committee; (b) to note that all Elected Members were members of the Locality Partnership which covered their respective ward; (c) to approve the appointment of Chairs (and, where appropriate, Vice Chairs) of committees of the Council summarised in Appendix NAC 1 to this Minute; (d) to approve the appointment to the Committees summarised in Appendix NAC 1 to this Minute; (e) to note that any outstanding vacancies in terms of the Chair, Vice Chair and membership of the committees referred to in (c) and (d) above would be the subject of further consideration at the next meeting of the Council or otherwise in terms of Standing Order 8.5. (f) to approve the following arrangements for the appointment to the Cabinet of additional Members when it considered Education Authority business (i) to appoint Ms Elizabeth Turbet and Mr Andrew Bruce as the Roman Catholic Church and Church of Scotland representatives, respectively; (ii) to issue a public notice seeking nominations from church or denominational groups to fill the third Church representative position; (iii) to approve the appointment of Ms Jacqui MacKenzie as the non-voting representative, nominated by the Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers; (iv) to appoint two non-voting representatives, to be drawn from a pool of Youth Council members on a meeting by-meeting basis; and (v) to remit to Cabinet to agree such appointments; and (g) to approve the appointment of Val Gibson, Gloria Killin, Jim Smith, Ann Smyth and Karen Wallace as lay representatives to the Education Appeal Committee.
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14. Appointments to Outside Bodies Submitted report by the Chief Executive on a number of potential appointments to outside bodies and inviting nominations to fill Elected Member positions. Appendix 1 to the report provided a list of outside bodies on which representation was sought. Nominations were invited to serve the outside bodies listed at Appendix 1 to the report. A summary of nominations submitted by the Administration, main Opposition, second Opposition and Independent Members, was circulated at the meeting. Members considered each of the appointments in turn. The Council agreed as follows: (a) to formally elect to North Ayrshire Licensing Board those Members already appointed to serve on the Licensing Committee; (b) to approve the appointments to outside bodies set out at Appendix NAC2 to this Minute; (c) to note that further nominations in respect of outstanding vacancies would be considered at the next meeting of the Council, together with nominations in respect of any further outside body appointments which might be intimated in the intervening period; and (d) that the Chief Executive exercise delegated authority to make any appropriate officer appointments to outside bodies and to identify such lead officers as might be required to support Elected Members in their role on key outside bodies 15. Urgent Items There were no urgent items. 16. Provost’s Closing Remarks The Provost thanked Members for their participation in what had been a busy meeting. The meeting ended at 4.00 p.m.
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Appendix NAC 1 North Ayrshire Council 18 May 2022 Appointments of Chairs and Vice Chairs Cabinet It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the Leader of the Council would serve as Chair of the Cabinet. It was further noted that the Depute Leader of the Council would serve as Vice Chair. Appeals Committee It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the membership for each meeting of the Appeals Committee would be drawn from a pool of appointed Members, and that the Chair would be appointed from among the Members present at each individual meeting, for the duration of that meeting. Audit and Scrutiny Committee Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor Bell be appointed to serve as Chair of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee. Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Inglis, moved that Councillor Marshall be so appointed. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Bell as Chair, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and for the appointment of Councillor Marshall as Chair, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Donald L. Reid, Stalker and Stephen (11), Councillor Murdoch abstaining, and Councillor Bell was duly appointed. Thereafter, Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor Donald Reid be appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, moved that Councillor McLean be so appointed. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Donald Reid as Vice Chair, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Donald L. Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (20), and for the appointment of Councillor McLean as Vice Chair, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10), Councillor Murdoch abstaining, and Councillor Donald Reid was duly appointed.
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Ayrshire Regional Economic Joint Committee It was noted that chairmanship of the Ayrshire Regional Economic Joint Committee rotated between the three Ayrshire Councils (with North Ayrshire due to assume the Chair in September 2023). Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved that Councillor Burns be appointed to serve as Chair of the Ayrshire Regional Economic Joint Committee in September 2023 or such other date as when the chairmanship rotated to North Ayrshire Council. There being no amendment, Councillor Burns was duly appointed as Chair of the Joint Committee. Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership Sub-Committee (Ayrshire Economic Partnership Board) It was noted that chairmanship of the Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership Sub- Committee (Ayrshire Economic Partnership Board) rotated between the three Ayrshire Councils (with North Ayrshire due to assume the Chair in September 2023). Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved that Councillor Burns be appointed to serve as Chair of the Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership Sub- Committee (Ayrshire Economic Partnership Board) in September 2023 or such other date as when the chairmanship rotated to North Ayrshire Council. There being no amendment, Councillor Burns was duly appointed as Chair of the Partnership Board. Ayrshire Shared Services Joint Committee It was noted that chairmanship of the Ayrshire Shared Services Joint Committee rotated between the three Ayrshire Councils (with North Ayrshire due to assume the Chair on 1 June 2022). Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved that Councillor Burns be appointed to serve as Chair of the Ayrshire Shared Services Joint Committee on 1 June 2022 or such other date as when the chairmanship rotated to North Ayrshire Council. There being no amendment, Councillor Burns was duly appointed as Chair of the Joint Committee. Education Appeal Committee It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the membership for each meeting of the Appeals Committee would be drawn from a pool of appointed Members and lay representatives and that the Chair would be nominated by the Committee at each meeting. Licensing Committee (and Board) Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved that Councillor Collier be appointed to serve as Chair of the Licensing Committee (and Board). Councillor Gallacher, seconded by Councillor Inglis, moved that Councillor Stalker be so appointed.
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On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Collier as Chair, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and for Councillor Stalker as Chair, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Donald L. Reid, Stalker and Stephen (11), Councillor Murdoch abstaining, and Councillor Collier was duly appointed as Chair of the Licensing Committee. Councillor Inglis, seconded by Councillor Gallacher, moved that Councillor Stephen be appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Licensing Committee (and Board). Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor McDonald be so appointed. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor McDonald as Vice Chair, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19) and for Councillor Stephen as Vice Chair, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Donald L. Reid, Stalker and Stephen (11), Councillor Murdoch abstaining, and Councillor McDonald was duly appointed as Vice Chair of the Licensing Committee. Local Development Plan Committee It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the relevant portfolio- holder on the Cabinet was appointed as Chair of the Local Development Committee. Accordingly, Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated Councillor Gurney, and Councillor Gurney was duly appointed as Chair of the Local Development Plan Committee. There were no nominations for the position of Vice Chair of the Local Development Plan Committee and this appointment was, therefore, continued for consideration at a future meeting. Local Review Body and Planning Committee Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor McDonald, moved that Councillor Foster be appointed to serve as Chair of the Local Review Body and Planning Committee. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, moved that Councillor Billings be so appointed. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Foster as Chair of the Local Review Body and Planning Committee, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and for Councillor Billings as Chair, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Donald L. Reid, Stalker and Stephen (11), Councillor Murdoch abstaining, and Councillor Foster was duly appointed as Chair of the Local Review Body and the Planning Committee.
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Thereafter, Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Marshall, moved that Councillor Billings be appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Local Review Body and Planning Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor Billings was duly appointed as Vice Chair of the Local Review Body and the Planning Committee. Police and Fire and Rescue Committee Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor Donald Reid be appointed to serve as Chair of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, moved that Councillor Glover be so appointed. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Donald Reid as Chair, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and for Councillor Glover as Chair, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10), Councillors Murdoch and Donald L. Reid abstaining, and Councillor Donald Reid was duly appointed as Chair of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee. Thereafter, Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor McDonald be appointed to serve as Vice Chair of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee. Councillor Inglis, seconded by Councillor Gallacher, moved that Councillor Glover be so appointed. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor McDonald as Vice Chair, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and for Councillor Glover as Vice Chair, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10), Councillors Murdoch and Donald L. Reid abstaining, and Councillor McDonald was duly appointed as Vice Chair of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee. Staffing and Recruitment Committee It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the Leader of the Council was appointed as Chair of the Staffing and Recruitment Committee. Accordingly, Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated Councillor Burns, and Councillor Burns was duly appointed as Chair of the Staffing and Recruitment Committee.
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North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board In terms of the Scheme of Administration, it was noted that: (i) chairmanship of the Integration Joint Board rotated between the Council and NHS Ayrshire and Arran on a two-yearly basis, with North Ayrshire Council due to assume the Chair from June 2023. (ii) the position of Vice Chair similarly rotated on a two-yearly basis, with the Vice Chair being nominated from whichever of the Council or NHS nominees who was not then the Chair; and (iii) the Chair or Vice Chair was the Cabinet Portfolio-holder for Health and Social Care. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated Councillor Johnson to serve as Chair or Vice Chair, as appropriate, and Councillor Johnson was duly appointed as Chair of the North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board when North Ayrshire Council assumed the Chair of the North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board from June 2023 and, otherwise, as Vice Chair. Arran Locality Partnership It was noted that Councillor Billings, as the Ward 4 Member, was appointed as Chair of the Arran Locality Partnership. Councillor Gallacher, seconded by Councillor Inglis, formally nominated Councillor Billings as Chair, and Councillor Billings was duly appointed as Chair of the Arran Locality Partnership. Garnock Valley Locality Partnership Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor Bell be appointed to serve as Chair of the Garnock Valley Locality Partnership. There being no further nominations, Councillor Bell was duly appointed as Chair of the Garnock Valley Locality Partnership. Irvine Locality Partnership Councillor Hill, seconded by Councillor Robertson, moved that Councillor Macaulay be appointed to serve as Chair of the Irvine Locality Partnership. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor McPhater be so appointed. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Macaulay as Chair, Councillors Billings, Burns, Collier, Davidson, Dickson, S. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Gurney, Hill, Inglis, Johnson, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McTiernan, Robertson, Stalker and Stephen (19), and for Councillor McPhater as Chair, Councillors Bell, Cullinane, Foster, Kerr, McDonald, Donald Reid and Sweeney (7), Councillors T. Ferguson, Marshall, McLean, Murdoch and Donald L. Reid abstaining, and Councillor Macaulay was duly appointed as Chair of the Irvine Locality Partnership.
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Kilwinning Locality Partnership Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor Donald Reid be appointed to serve as Chair of the Kilwinning Locality Partnership. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved that Councillor Davidson be so appointed. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Donald Reid as Chair, Councillors Bell, Cullinane, Foster, Kerr, McDonald, Donald Reid, Stalker and Sweeney (8), and for Councillor Davidson as Chair, Councillors Burns, Collier, Davidson, Dickson, Gallacher, Gurney, Hill, Inglis, Johnson, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McTiernan and Robertson (14), Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Glover, Marshall, McLean, Murdoch, Donald L. Reid and Stephen abstaining, and Councillor Davidson was duly appointed as Chair of the Kilwinning Locality Partnership. North Coast and Cumbraes Locality Partnership Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Robertson, moved that Councillor Hill be appointed to serve as Chair. There being no further nominations, Councillor Hill was duly appointed to serve as Chair of the North Coast and Cumbraes Locality Partnership. Three Towns Locality Partnership Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, moved that Councillor Gurney be appointed to serve as Chair of the Three Towns Locality Partnership. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, moved that Councillor Kerr be so appointed. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Gurney as Chair, Councillors Burns, Collier, Davidson, Dickson, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McTiernan and Robertson (12), and for Councillor Kerr as Chair, Councillors Bell, Billings, Cullinane, T. Ferguson, Foster, Gallacher, Inglis, Kerr, McDonald, McLean, Donald Reid, Stalker Stephen and Sweeney (14), Councillors S. Ferguson, Glover, Marshall, Murdoch and Donald L. Reid abstaining, and Councillor Kerr was duly appointed as Chair of the Three Towns Locality Partnership.
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Appointments to Committees Thereafter, Members considered nominations in respect of the remainder of the membership of above-mentioned committees, as follows: Cabinet It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the Cabinet would comprise the Leader and Depute Leader of the Council and five Members nominated by the Administration. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated the following, who were duly appointed as Members of the Cabinet with the portfolio responsibilities indicated: Councillor Burns – Leader of the Council (Chair) Councillor Macaulay – Education portfolio-holder Councillor Johnson – Health and Social Care portfolio-holder Councillor Davidson – Place portfolio-holder Councillor Hill – Communities and Islands portfolio-holder Councillor Gurney – Economy and Climate Change portfolio-holder Councillor Larsen – Finance portfolio-holder Appeals It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the standing members of Staffing and Recruitment Committee, together with their named substitutes, would form the pool of 12 members of the Appeals Committee. Audit and Scrutiny Committee It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the membership of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee would comprise 2 Members nominated by the Administration, 3 Members nominated by the main Opposition, 3 Members nominated by the second Opposition and 1 Independent Member. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated Councillors Collier and McTiernan, who were duly appointed as the Administration appointments to the Audit and Scrutiny Committee. Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Marshall, formally nominated Councillors Inglis, Marshall and McLean, who were duly appointed as the main Opposition appointments to the Audit and Scrutiny Committee. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, formally nominated Councillors Bell, Donald Reid and Sweeney, who were duly appointed as the second Opposition appointments to the Audit and Scrutiny Committee.
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Councillor Donald L. Reid, seconded by Councillor Cullinane, formally nominated Councillor Murdoch as the Independent Member appointment to the Audit and Scrutiny Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor Murdoch was duly appointed. Accordingly, the membership of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee was as follows: Councillor Bell (Chair) Councillor Donald Reid (Vice Chair) Councillor Collier Councillor Inglis Councillor Marshall Councillor McLean Councillor McTiernan Councillor Murdoch Councillor Sweeney Ayrshire Regional Economic Joint Committee Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill nominated Councillors Burns and Gurney to serve on the Ayrshire Regional Economic Joint Committee. Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor Cullinane to be so appointed. There being no further nominations, the following Members were duly appointed to represent North Ayrshire Council on the Ayrshire Regional Economic Joint Committee: Councillor Burns (Chair, as appropriate) Councillor Cullinane Councillor Gurney Ayrshire Regional Economic Partnership Sub-Committee (Ayrshire Economic Partnership Board) Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill nominated Councillors Burns and Gurney to serve on the Ayrshire Economic Partnership Board. Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor McDonald, nominated Councillor Cullinane to be so appointed. There being no further nominations, the following Members were duly appointed to represent North Ayrshire Council on the Ayrshire Regional Economic Joint Committee: Councillor Burns (Chair, as appropriate) Councillor Cullinane Councillor Gurney
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Ayrshire Shared Services Joint Committee Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill nominated Councillors Burns and Davidson to serve on the Ayrshire Shared Services Joint Committee. Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor McLean, nominated Councillor Marshall to be so appointed. Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor McDonald, nominated Councillor Cullinane to be so appointed. There being no further nominations, the following Members were duly appointed to represent North Ayrshire Council on the Ayrshire Shared Services Joint Committee: Councillor Burns (Chair, as appropriate) Councillor Cullinane Councillor Davidson Councillor Marshall Education Appeals Committee Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Robertson to serve on the Education Appeals Committee. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillors Bell and McDonald to be so appointed. There being no further nominations (a) membership of the Education Appeals Committee was agreed as follows: Councillor Bell Councillor McDonald Councillor Robertson and (b) it was noted that a further appointment to the Education Appeals Committee may be considered at a future meeting. Joint Consultative Committee (1st Tier) It was noted that, in terms of the constitution of the Joint Consultative Committee, the members of the Staffing and Recruitment Committee (or their named substitutes) would automatically be appointed as members of the Joint Consultative Committee. Licensing Committee (and Board) It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the membership of the Licensing Committee would comprise 3 Members nominated by the Administration, 3 Members nominated by the main Opposition, 3 Members nominated by the second Opposition and 1 Independent Member. It was further noted that, by convention, the membership of the Licensing Board was the same as that of the Licensing Committee.
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Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated Councillors Collier, Larsen and McClung, who were duly appointed as the Administration appointments to the Licensing Committee. Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Marshall, formally nominated Councillors S. Ferguson, Stalker and Stephen, who were duly appointed as the main Opposition appointments to the Licensing Committee. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, formally appointed Councillors Bell and McDonald, who were duly appointed as the second Opposition appointments to the Licensing Committee. Councillor Murdoch, seconded by Councillor Stalker, nominated Councillor Donald L. Reid as the Independent Member appointment to the Licensing Committee. There being no further nomination, Councillor Donald L. Reid was duly appointed. Accordingly, (a) the membership of the Licensing Committee was as follows: Councillor Collier (Chair) Councillor McDonald (Vice Chair) Councillor Bell Councillor S. Ferguson Councillor Larsen Councillor McClung Councillor Donald L. Reid Councillor Stalker Councillor Stephen and (b) it was noted that the remaining vacancy on the Licensing Committee would be filled in terms of Standing Order 8.5. Local Development Plan Committee It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, all 33 Members of the Council were appointed to the Local Development Plan Committee. Planning Committee and Local Review Body It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the membership of the Planning Committee and Local Review Body would comprise 3 Members nominated by the Administration, 3 Members nominated by the main Opposition, 3 Members nominated by the second Opposition and 1 Independent Member.
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Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated Councillors Davidson, McTiernan and Robertson, who were duly appointed as the Administration appointments to the Local Review Body and Planning Committee. Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Marshall, formally nominated Councillors Billings, Inglis and S. Ferguson, who were duly appointed as the main Opposition appointments to the Local Review Body and Planning Committee. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor McDonald, formally appointed Councillors Foster, Kerr and Montgomerie, who were duly appointed as the second Opposition appointments to the Local Review Body and Planning Committee. Councillor Donald L. Reid, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Murdoch as the Independent Member appointment to the Local Review Body and Planning Committee. There being no further nomination, Councillor Murdoch was duly appointed. Accordingly, (a) the membership of the Licensing Committee was as follows: Councillor Foster (Chair) Councillor Billings (Vice Chair) Councillor Davidson Councillor S. Ferguson Councillor Inglis Councillor Kerr Councillor McTiernan Councillor Montgomerie Councillor Murdoch Councillor Robertson Police and Fire and Rescue Committee It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the membership of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee would comprise 3 Members nominated by the Administration, 3 Members nominated by the main Opposition, 3 Members nominated by the second Opposition and 1 Independent Member. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated Councillors McClung and McTiernan, who were duly appointed as the Administration appointments to the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor T. Ferguson, formally nominated Councillors Gallacher, Glover and Stephen, who were duly appointed as the main Opposition appointments to the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, formally appointed Councillors Donald Reid, McDonald and Sweeney, who were duly appointed as the second Opposition appointments to the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee.
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Councillor Murdoch, seconded by Councillor Sweeney, nominated Councillor Donald L. Reid as the Independent Member appointment to the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee. There being no further nomination, Councillor Donald L. Reid was duly appointed. Accordingly, (a) the membership of the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee was as follows: Councillor Donald Reid (Chair) Councillor McDonald (Vice Chair) Councillor Gallacher Councillor Glover Councillor McClung Councillor McTiernan Councillor Donald L. Reid Councillor Stephen Councillor Sweeney and (b) it was noted that the remaining vacancy on the Police and Fire and Rescue Committee would be filled in terms of Standing Order 8.5. Staffing and Recruitment Committee It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, the Administration Leader and Depute Leader of the Council, Leader and Depute Leader of the main Opposition and the Leader and Depute Leader of the second Opposition were appointed to the Staffing and Recruitment Committee. Nominations, duly proposed and seconded, were submitted in respect of their named substitutes. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Gurney, nominated Councillors Hill and Dickson as the named substitutes for Councillors Burns and Macaulay, respectively, and those Members were duly appointed. Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillors Glover and Stalker as the named substitutes for Councillors Marshall and T. Ferguson, respectively, and those Members were duly appointed. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor McDonald, nominated Councillors Foster and Donald Reid, respectively, and those Members were duly appointed. Accordingly, the membership of the Staffing and Recruitment Committee was as follows:
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Councillor Burns (Chair) (substitute: Councillor Hill) Councillor Macaulay (substitute: Councillor Dickson) Councillor Marshall (substitute: Councillor Glover) Councillor T. Ferguson (substitute: Councillor Stalker) Councillor Cullinane (substitute: Councillor Foster) Councillor Bell (substitute: Councillor Donald Reid). North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board It was noted that, in terms of the Scheme of Administration, appointments to the North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board would comprise two Members (and their deputies) nominated by the Administration and two Members (and their deputies) not nominated by the Administration. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated Councillors Johnson and Dickson as the Administration appointments to the North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board, and further nominated Councillors Larsen and Robertson, respectively, as their deputies. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor T. Ferguson, nominated Councillor Billings to serve on the North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board, and further nominated Councillor S. Ferguson as his deputy. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor McPhater to serve on the North Ayrshire Integration Joint Board, and further nominated Councillor Sweeney as her deputy. Accordingly, the North Ayrshire Council membership of the North Ayrshire integration Joint Board was as follows: Councillor Johnson (Chair/Vice Chair, as appropriate) (deputy: Councillor Larsen) Councillor Billings (deputy: Councillor S Ferguson) Councillor Dickson (depute: Councillor Robertson) Councillor McPhater (deputy: Councillor Sweeney)
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Appendix NAC2 North Ayrshire Council Appointments to Outside Bodies APSE Scottish Commercialisation Advisory Group Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Davidson to serve on the APSE Scottish Commercialisation Advisory Group. There being no further nominations, Councillor Davidson was duly appointed. Arran Access Trust Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Billings to serve on the Arran Access Trust. There being no further nominations, Councillor Billings was duly appointed. Arran Ferry Committee Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Billings to serve on the Arran Ferry Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor Billings was duly appointed. Ayrshire Area Support Team Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Dickson to serve on the Ayrshire Area Support Team. There being no further nominations, Councillor Dickson was duly appointed. Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor Donald Reid to serve on the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board as its Vice Chair. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Glover as Vice Chair of the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board.
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On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Glover as Vice Chair of the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10) and for the appointment of Councillor Donald Reid as Vice Chair, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Donald L. Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (20), Councillor Murdoch abstaining, and Councillor Donald Reid was duly appointed as Vice Chair of the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board. Thereafter, Members considered the appointment of other representatives to serve on the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board. Councillor Murdoch, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Donald L. Reid to serve on the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor T. Ferguson nominated Councillor Glover to serve on the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor McDonald to serve on the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board. There being no further nominations, the following were duly appointed to serve on the Ayrshire Valuation Joint Board: Councillor Donald Reid (Vice Chair) Councillor Glover Councillor McDonald Councillor Donald L. Reid Clyde, Kintyre and Islands Ferry Stakeholder Group (formerly Clyde Ferry Users Group) Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Larsen, nominated Councillor Hill to serve on the Clyde, Kintyre and Islands Ferry Stakeholder Group. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillors Billings and T. Ferguson to serve on the Clyde, Kintyre and Islands Ferry Stakeholder Group. There being two vacancies and three nominations, voting took place in respect of each vacancy in turn.
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On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for Councillor Billings to be appointed to fill the first vacancy, Councillors T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Donald Reid, Stephen and Sweeney (5), for Councillor T. Ferguson to be appointed, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Donald L. Reid and Stalker (8), and for Councillor Hill to be appointed, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Murdoch and Robertson (18), and Councillor Hill was duly appointed. Thereafter, Councillor T. Ferguson agreed to withdraw in favour of Councillor Billings. Accordingly, the Council’s representatives on the Clyde, Kintyre and Islands Ferry Stakeholder Group were: Councillor Billings Councillor Hill Clyde Local Liaison Committee Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor McLean, nominated Councillor Billings to serve on the Clyde Local Liaison Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor Billings was duly appointed. Community Justice Ayrshire Committee Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Johnson to serve on the Community Justice Ayrshire Committee. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor McLean, nominated Councillor Inglis to serve on the Community Justice Ayrshire Committee. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Inglis, Councillors Billings, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (8), and for the appointment of Councillor Johnson, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Donald L. Reid, Robertson, and Stalker (19), Councillors S. Ferguson, Glover, Kerr and Murdoch abstaining, and Councillor Johnson was duly appointed. Thereafter, Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Gallacher, nominated Councillor Inglis to serve as the substitute representative on the Community Justice Ayrshire Committee. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Dickson to serve as the substitute representative on the Community Justice Ayrshire Committee.
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On a division as a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Dickson, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Murdoch, Donald L. Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (18), and for the appointment of Councillor Inglis, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Donald Reid, Stalker and Stephen (11), Councillors Cullinane and Kerr abstaining, and Councillor Dickson was duly appointed. Accordingly, the following were duly appointed to serve on the Community Justice Ayrshire Committee: Councillor Johnson (substitute: Councillor Dickson) Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board It was noted that the Chairs of the six Locality Partnerships and the Integration Joint Board Chair/Vice Chair were appointed as the Council’s representatives on the Community Planning Partnership Board, namely: Councillor Bell Councillor Billings Councillor Davidson Councillor Hill Councillor Johnson Councillor Kerr Councillor Macaulay Convention of the Highlands and Islands Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Burns to serve on the Convention of the Highlands and Islands. There being no further nominations, Councillor Burns was duly appointed. CPP Safer North Ayrshire Partnership Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Davidson to serve on the CPP Safer North Ayrshire Partnership. There being no further nominations, Councillor Davidson was duly appointed. Corporate Equality Group Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Robertson to serve on the Corporate Equality Group. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor T. Ferguson, nominated Councillor Inglis to serve on the Corporate Equality Group.
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Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor McDonald, nominated Councillor Foster to serve on the Corporate Equality Group. There being no further nominations, the following were duly appointed to serve on the Corporate Equality Group: Councillor Foster Councillor Hill Councillor Inglis COSLA Convention Councillor Hill seconded by Councillor Gurney, nominated Councillors Burns and Macaulay to serve on the COSLA Convention. Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor McLean, nominated Councillor Marshall to serve on the COSLA Convention. Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Kerr, nominated Councillor Cullinane to serve on the COSLA Convention. There being no further amendments, the following were duly appointed to serve on the COSLA Convention: Councillor Burns Councillor Cullinane Councillor Macaulay Councillor Marshall COSLA Community Wellbeing Board Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Robertson, nominated Councillor Hill to serve on the COSLA Community Wellbeing Board. There being no further nominations, Councillor Hill was duly appointed. COSLA Children and Young People Board Councillor Hill, seconded by Councillor Robertson, nominated Councillor Macaulay to serve on the COSLA Children and Young People Board. There being no further nominations, Councillor Macaulay was duly appointed.
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COSLA Environment and Economy Board Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Davidson to serve on the COSLA Environment and Economy Board. There being no further nominations, Councillor Davidson was duly appointed. COSLA Health and Social Care Board Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Johnson to serve on the COSLA Health and Social Care Board. There being no further nominations, Councillor Johnson was duly appointed. COSLA Leaders Group Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, formally nominated Councillor Burns to serve on the COSLA Leaders Group. Cross-Party Group on Armed Forces and Veterans Community Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Glover to serve on the Cross-Party Group on Armed Forces and Veterans Community. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor Montgomerie to serve on the Cross-Party Group on Armed Forces and Veterans Community. Councillor Murdoch, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Donald L. Reid to serve on the Cross-Party Group on Armed Forces and Veterans Community. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Donald L. Reid, Councillor Murdoch (1), for the appointment of Councillor Montgomerie, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and for the appointment of Councillor Glover, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean and Stephen (9), Councillor Donald L. Reid abstaining, and Councillor Montgomerie was duly appointed. Cunninghame Housing Association Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Davidson to serve on Cunninghame Housing Association. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor Montgomerie to serve on Cunninghame Housing Association.
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On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Montgomerie, Councillors Bell, Cullinane, Foster, Kerr, McDonald, Donald Reid, Stalker and Sweeney (8), and for the appointment of Councillor Davidson, Councillors Burns, Collier, Davidson, Dickson, Gallacher, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McTiernan and Robertson (13), Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Murdoch, Donald L. Reid and Stephen abstaining, and Councillor Davidson was duly appointed. Dalgarven Mill Trust Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Glover to serve on the Dalgarven Mill Trust. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor Donald Reid to serve on the Dalgarven Mill Trust. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Donald Reid, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Murdoch, Donald Reid, Donald L. Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (21), and for the appointment of Councillor Glover, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10), and Councillor Donald Reid was duly appointed. Flood Risk Local Plan District Steering Group (Ayrshire) Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Davidson to serve on the Flood Risk Local Plan District Steering Group (Ayrshire). There being no further nominations, Councillor Davidson was duly appointed. Haylie House Board of Trustees Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Marshall to serve on the Haylie House Board of Trustees. There being no further nominations, Councillor Marshall was duly appointed. Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Robertson, nominated Councillor Hill to serve on the Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership. There being no further nominations, Councillor Hill was duly appointed.
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Highlands and Islands Territorial Committee Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Robertson, nominated Councillor Hill to serve on the Highlands and Islands Territorial Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor Hill was duly appointed. Hunterston Parc Liaison Group (formerly Hunterston Marine Yard Liaison Group) Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Marshall to serve on the Liaison Group. Councillor Donald L. Reid, seconded by Councillor Stalker, nominated Councillor Murdoch to serve on the Liaison Group. There being no further nominations, the following were appointed to serve on the Hunterston Parc Liaison Group: Councillor Marshall Councillor Murdoch Hunterston Site Stakeholders Group Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillors T. Ferguson and Marshall to serve on the Hunterston Site Stakeholders Group. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Gurney, nominated Councillor Hill to serve on the Hunterston Site Stakeholders Group. Councillor Donald L. Reid, seconded by Councillor Sweeney, nominated Councillor Murdoch to serve on the Hunterston Site Stakeholder Group. There being no further nominations, the following were appointed to serve on the Hunterston Site Stakeholders Group: Councillor T. Ferguson Councillor Hill Councillor Marshall Councillor Murdoch Industrial Communities Alliance Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor McDonald to serve on the Industrial Communities Alliance. There being no further nominations, Councillor McDonald was duly appointed.
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Kilbirnie Loch Management Committee Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Stalker to serve on the Kilbirnie Loch Management Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor Stalker was duly appointed. Lowland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Glover to serve on the Lowlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor Montgomerie to serve on the Lowland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for appointment of Councillor Montgomerie, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and for the appointment of Councillor Glover, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10), Councillors Murdoch and Donald L. Reid abstaining, and Councillor Montgomerie was duly appointed. Councillor T. Ferguson, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor Glover to serve as the substitute representative on the Lowland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association. There being no further nominations, Councillor Glover was duly appointed. Accordingly, the following were appointed to serve on the Lowland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association: Councillor Montgomerie (substitute: Councillor Glover) National Association of Councillors Councillor Gallacher, seconded by Councillor T. Ferguson, nominated Councillor Inglis to serve on the National Association of Councillors. There being no further nominations, Councillor Inglis was duly appointed. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor T. Ferguson, nominated Councillor Gallacher to serve as the substitute representative on the National Association of Councillors. There being no further nominations, Councillor Gallacher was duly appointed.
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Accordingly, the following were appointed to serve on the National Association of Councillors: Councillor Inglis (substitute: Councillor Gallacher) NHS Ayrshire and Arran Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Burns to serve on the NHS Ayrshire and Arran Board. There being no further nominations, Councillor Burns was duly appointed (subject to approval by the Cabinet Minister for Health). North Ayrshire Carers Strategy Advisory Group Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Johnson to serve on the North Ayrshire Carers Strategy Advisory Group. There being no further nominations, Councillor Johnson was duly appointed. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor McDonald to serve as the substitute representative on the North Ayrshire Carers Strategy Advisory Group. There being no further nominations, Councillor McDonald was duly appointed. Accordingly, the following were appointed to serve on the North Ayrshire Carers Strategy Advisory Group: Councillor Johnson (substitute: Councillor McDonald) North Ayrshire Leisure Limited Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor McClung to serve on North Ayrshire Leisure Limited. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor S. Ferguson to serve on North Ayrshire Leisure Limited. Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillors Montgomerie and Sweeney to serve on North Ayrshire Leisure Limited. Councillor Donald L. Reid, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Murdoch to serve on North Ayrshire Leisure Limited. On a point of order, Councillor Billings queried the voting process for voting for multiple nominees to multiple places. The Chief Executive confirmed that, in the interests of consistency, having voted for each place in turn earlier in the meeting, the same procedure should be followed in respect of appointments to North Ayrshire Leisure Limited.
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There being four vacancies and five nominations, voting took place in respect of each vacancy in turn. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for Councillor Murdoch to fill the first vacancy, Councillors Murdoch and Donald L. Reid (2), for Councillor Sweeney, Councillors Bell, Cullinane, Foster, Kerr, McDonald, Donald Reid and Sweeney (7), for Councillor S. Ferguson, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10), and for Councillor McClung, Councillors Burns, Collier, Davidson, Dickson, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung McTiernan and Robertson (12). There were no votes cast in respect of Councillor Montgomerie to fill the first vacancy. Councillor McClung was duly appointed. Thereafter, on a division and a roll call vote, there voted for Councillor Murdoch to fill the second vacancy, Councillors Murdoch and Donald L. Reid (2), for Councillor Sweeney, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), for Councillor S. Ferguson, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10). There were no votes cast in respect of Councillor Montgomerie to fill the second vacancy. Councillor Sweeney was duly appointed. On a further division and a roll call vote, there voted for Councillor Murdoch to fill the third vacancy, Councillors Murdoch and Donald L. Reid (2), for Councillor S. Ferguson, Councillor Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10), and for Councillor Montgomerie, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and Councillor Montgomerie was duly appointed. On a further division and a roll call vote, there voted for Councillor Murdoch to fill the fourth vacancy, Councillors Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Murdoch, Donald Reid, Donald L. Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (18), and for Councillor S. Ferguson, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Stalker and Stephen (10), Councillors Bell, Davidson and Kerr abstaining, and Councillor Murdoch was duly appointed. Accordingly, the following were appointed to serve on the North Ayrshire Leisure Limited: Councillor McClung Councillor Montgomerie Councillor Murdoch Councillor Sweeney
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North Ayrshire Outdoor Access Forum There were no nominations submitted in respect of an appointment to North Ayrshire Access Forum. North Ayrshire Ventures Trust Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Robertson, nominated Councillor Hill to serve on North Ayrshire Ventures Trust. Councillor Cullinane, seconded Foster, by Councillor nominated Councillor McPhater to serve on North Ayrshire Ventures Trust. Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor McLean to serve on North Ayrshire Ventures Trust. There being two vacancies and four nominations, voting took place in respect of each vacancy in turn. On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for Councillor McLean to fill the first vacancy, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Donald L. Reid, Stalker and Stephen (11), for Councillor McPhater, Councillors Bell, Cullinane, Foster, Kerr, McDonald, Donald Reid and Stephen (7) and Councillor Hill, Councillors Burns, Collier, Davidson, Dickson, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McTiernan, Murdoch and Robertson (13), and Councillor Hill was duly appointed. On a further division and a roll call vote, there voted for Councillor McLean to fill the second vacancy, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Murdoch, Donald L. Reid, Stalker and Stephen (12) and for Councillor McPhater, Councillor Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and Councillor McPhater was duly appointed. Accordingly, the following were appointed to serve on North Ayrshire Ventures Trust: Councillor Hill Councillor McPhater Scotland Excel Joint Committee Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Larsen to serve on Scotland Excel Joint Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor Larsen was duly appointed.
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Scottish Councils Committee on Radioactive Substances There were no nominations submitted in respect of an appointment to the Scottish Councils Committee on Radioactive Substances. Spiers Trust Committee In terms of the constitution of the Spiers Trust, Ward 2 Members were duly appointed to serve on the Spiers Trust Committee, namely: Councillor Bell Councillor Dickson Councillor Johnson Councillor Donald L. Reid Councillor Stalker. Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme Joint Committee Councillor McDonald, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor Donald Reid to serve on the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme Joint Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor Donald Reid was duly appointed. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Councillor Cullinane, seconded by Councillor Foster, nominated Councillor Donald Reid to serve on the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. There being no further nominations, Councillor Donald Reid was duly appointed. West of Scotland Archaeology Joint Committee Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor T. Ferguson to serve on the West of Scotland Archaeology Joint Committee. There being no further nominations, Councillor T. Ferguson was duly appointed. West of Scotland European Forum Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Inglis, nominated Councillor McLean to serve on the West of Scotland European Forum. Councillor Macaulay, seconded by Councillor Hill, nominated Councillor Davidson to serve on the West of Scotland European Forum.
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On a division and a roll call vote, there voted for the appointment of Councillor Davidson, Councillors Bell, Burns, Collier, Cullinane, Davidson, Dickson, Foster, Gurney, Hill, Johnson, Kerr, Larsen, Macaulay, McClung, McDonald, McTiernan, Donald Reid, Robertson and Sweeney (19), and for Councillor McLean, Councillors Billings, S. Ferguson, T. Ferguson, Gallacher, Glover, Inglis, Marshall, McLean, Donald L. Reid, Stalker and Stephen (11), Councillor Murdoch abstaining, and Councillor Davidson was duly appointed.