Statutory Boards List May 2022
Argyll and Bute Council · 19 May 2022
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APPENDIX 1 MEMBERSHIP OF STATUTORY BOARDS/JOINT COMMITTEES MAY 2022 OUTSIDE BODY/ ORGANISATION NO OF APPOINTMENTS Scotland Excel 1 rep Scotland Excel is the centre of procurement enterprise for the local government sector. Is a leading non-profit shared service funded by local authorities. A joint committee constituted under Section 57 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. Essential appointment. Dunbartonshire and Argyll & Bute Valuation Joint Board 5 reps & up to 5 subs VJB considers matters relating to: the compilation and maintenance of Registers of Electors; the maintenance of the Council Tax Valuation Lists; the compilation and maintenance of Valuation Rolls used for Non Domestic Rating purposes. Created by statute, its standing orders require that Argyll and Bute Council appoints 5 elected Members to the VJB. Desirable but not essential for up to 5 sub members to be appointed. Members of VJB ordinarily attend 3 or 4 meetings of the JB per year and may occasionally also be required to attend meetings of any sub-committees which are established. HITRANS Regional Transport Partnership for the Highlands and Islands 1 rep 1 sub Partnership required to have Councillor Members appointed by and from each Constituent Council of the Partnership – Argyll and Bute, Highland, Moray, Orkney Isles and Western Isles Councils. Elected Member will represent their council attending meetings of the Partnership, or of any of its committees or sub committees and will have voting rights in decision making at these meetings. Substitute Members to attend meetings of Partnership, or of any of its committees or sub committees, in the absence of Councillor Member appointed to the Partnership by that Council. Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme Joint Committee 1 rep 1 sub Comprises the 12 councils within the west of Scotland and oversees the operation of the concessionary fares scheme for public transport within the area.
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Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority 1 rep 1 sub Regional Transport Authority charged by statute of the planning and delivery of Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) and Integrated Transport across former Strathclyde Area. Essential Appointment. Decision making capacity as a nominated rep on a Regional Transport Authority, so interest in public transport. Attendance at 4 partnership meetings per annum plus a full calendar of committees, in person at 131 St Vincent Street or via Video Conference. West of Scotland European Forum 1 rep 1 sub Joint body of the 12 local authorities in the (ex Strathclyde) region plus Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. Meets a min of twice per year. Aims of Forum are: to identify EU/Brexit issues of relevance to Forum member authorities; to monitor and make representations on replacements for EU funding in the region, especially in relation to economic and social regeneration; and to work with other networks/organisations with compatible objections. Role of Elected Member is to contribute to the Forum’s Policy Development, Advocacy and networking activities. Knowledge of external funding/economic development would be of particular relevance. Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board (IJB) 4 reps Argyll & Bute IJB is the Independent Public Body governing the Argyll & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership of which the Council is a partner. Members are expected to attend 6 bi-monthly IJB public meetings and 12 monthly IJB development sessions. Elected Members are also required to attend and participate in the formal governance structure as members of the Finance and Police, Audit and Risk and Clinical and Care Governance Committee and the Strategic Planning Group. Members will have the responsibility of ensuring the legal duties allocated to the public body are delivered. The IJB is also responsible for approval of strategic decisions and documents and direction to partners where required. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the IJB will be drawn from the NHS Board and the Council voting members of the Integration Joint Board. If a Council member is to serve as Chairperson then the Vice Chairperson will be a member nominated by the NHS Board and vice versa. The appointment to Chairperson and Vice Chairperson is time limited to a
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period not exceeding two years and carried out on a rotational basis between Council and NHS Board appointed Chairperson, as agreed in the Integration Scheme.