FRSC Meeting arrangements 160822 final
Renfrewshire Council · 16 August 2022
Back to Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-committee — 16 August 2022 and its agenda
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___________________________________________________________________ To: Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee On: 16 August 2022 Report By: Chief Executive Heading: Climate Change Sub-Committee – Meeting Arrangements 1. Summary 1.1 On 19 May 2022, Council agreed to establish a sub-committee of Leadership Board, which would cover matters including social renewal, tackling poverty and the cost of living crisis. The initial remit for the sub-committee was subsequently agreed by Council on 30 June 2022, with the role of chair to be held by Councillor Jacqueline Cameron. 1.2 In line with the recommendations agreed within the report on 30 June 2022, nominations have been sought from group leaders to fill 7 places on the sub- committee, with the first meeting taking place on 16 August 2022. 1.3 This paper sets out the remit and membership arrangements for the sub-committee as agreed by Council. The paper outlines several issues for consideration by members of the sub-committee, which require decisions in order to finalise ongoing meeting arrangements. ________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that members of the sub-committee: • note the remit of the sub-committee as agreed by Council on 30 June 2022 • agree the appointment of a vice chair for the sub-committee • considers whether members wish to recommend to the Council that sub-committee meetings be webcast
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_________________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 On 19 May 2022, Council agreed that a sub-committee of the board would be established to cover matters including social renewal, tackling poverty and the cost- of-living crisis. 3.2 On 30 June 2022, Council agreed the terms of reference and membership arrangements required to establish the sub-committee. The terms of reference for the sub-committee is attached as Appendix 1 to this report. The sub-committee does not hold decision making powers, and any recommendations made by the sub- committee will require to be referred to the Leadership Board for further consideration and decision making to take place. 3.3 Council agreed that the subcommittee will comprise of seven members drawn from the membership of the Leadership Board, being four members from the Administration and one member from each of the other political parties represented on the Leadership Board. It was also agreed that the subcommittee will be chaired by the Leadership Board Depute Convener, Councillor Jacqueline Cameron. Membership 3.4 In line with the recommendations agreed by Council, nominations were sought from group leaders in order to appoint 7 membership roles within the sub-committee. The confirmed membership is as follows: • Councillor Jacqueline Cameron (chair) • Councillor Graeme Clark • Councillor Anne Hannigan • Councillor Alec Leishman • Councillor Marie McGurk • Councillor Iain Nicolson • Councillor Jim Paterson 3.5 Members of the sub-committee are invited to discuss and agree the appointment of the vice chair position. Schedule of meetings 3.6 In line with the recommendations agreed by Council meetings of the sub-committee have been scheduled to align with the existing schedule of the Leadership Board itself.
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3.7 The next meeting date is scheduled on 25 October 2022 at 10 am with further meeting dates to be set for remainder of the year to June 2023. 3.8 It is anticipated that meetings will initially take place on a ‘hybrid’ basis, with members able to attend online using MS Teams or in-person. 3.9 The Council has agreed that the Council itself, policy board meetings and a number of other meetings are webcast. There has been no decision taken in relation to the Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-committee. It is suggested that the sub-committee considers whether it wishes to recommend to the Council that its meetings be webcast. Implications of the Report 1. Financial Implications – none 2. HR & Organisational Development Implications – none 3. Community/Council Planning Implications – none 4. Legal Implications – none 5. Property/Assets Implications – none 6. Information Technology Implications – none 7. Equality & Human Rights Implications - none 8. Health & Safety Implications - none 9. Procurement Implications - None. 10. Risk Implications - none 11. Privacy Impact Implications - None. 12. Cosla Policy position – None 13. Climate Risk - None ___________________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers None ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Laura McIntyre, Head of Policy and Commissioning. Email laura.mcintyre@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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Appendix 1: Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee Terms of reference To consider matters relating to:- 1. Poverty and financial insecurity and the cost of living crisis. 2. Food and fuel insecurity. 3. Inequalities across Renfrewshire. 4. The Council’s response to the Alcohol and Drug Commission report. 5. Oversight of the Fairer Renfrewshire Programme; and to make recommendations to the Council and the Leadership Board regarding those matters.