Kirkin of the Council report
Renfrewshire Council · 19 May 2022
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Page 1 of 2 To: Council On: 19 May, 2022 Report by: Director of Finance and Resources Heading: Kirkin’ of the Council 1. Summary 1.1 Renfrewshire Council has maintained a tradition of participating in a Kirkin’ of the Council church service following the election of a new Council. 1.2 Traditionally, the Kirkin’ of the Council has taken place in Paisley Abbey and, among others, all elected members, the Chief Executive and Directors have been invited to attend as have the Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire, local MPs, MSPs and MEPs, the Moderator of Paisley Presbytery, the Bishop of Paisley, all local clergy, the Principals of the University of the West of Scotland and West College Scotland, the Chief Superintendent of (K) Division and the Fire Service Area Commander. 1.3 The previous Kirkin’ of the Council was held in Paisley Abbey on 18 June 2017. 1.4 That the Council considers whether to participate in a Kirkin’ of the Council church service, and if so where the service should be held on this occasion. 2. Recommendations 2.1 That the Council considers whether to participate in a Kirkin’ of the Council church service, and if so where the service is to be held on this occasion; and 2.2 That if a Kirkin’ is to be held, the Director of Finance & Resources be authorised to make the necessary arrangements in consultation with the Provost.
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Page 2 of 2 Implications of this report 1. Financial Implications – none 2. HR and Organisational Development Implications – none 3. Community Plan/Council Plan Implications – none 4. Legal Implications – none. 5. Property/Assets Implications – none 6. Information Technology Implications – none 7. Equality and Human Rights Implications (a) The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report because for example it is for noting only. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. 8. Health and Safety Implications – none 9. Procurement Implications – none 10. Risk Implications – none 11. 12. 13. Privacy Impact – none CoSLA Policy Position – n/a Climate Risk – n/a List of Background Papers – (a) none Author: Lilian Belshaw, Democratic Services Manager, 0141 618 7112