Council Constitution Review 2025
Argyll and Bute Council · 24 September 2025
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL COUNCIL LEGAL AND REGULATORY SUPPORT 24 SEPTEMBER 2025 COUNCIL CONSTITUTION REVIEW 2025 1.0 INTRODUCTION This report considers proposed changes to the Council Constitution. The Council generally reviews the Constitution annually and various changes are proposed which take into consideration decisions agreed by Council since the last review. An overview of key changes is provided at Appendix 1. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 The Council is invited to agree to the adjustments to the Constitution as set out in Appendix 1 3.0 DETAIL 3.1 3.2 The proposed changes to the constitution are driven generally by incorporating updates in respect of decisions previously agreed by Council as set out in Appendix 1 and updates to reflect changes within the Council. In addition to the annual review, amendments to the Constitution will be considered in the event of any potential alterations to operational and procedural requirements. 4.0 CONCLUSION 4.1 4.2 The proposed changes will address issues arising since the last revision in September 2024. Council is recommended to agree the adjustments to the Constitution as outlined in Appendix 1 to ensure the Constitution remains up-to- date and facilitates the operation of regulatory functions. 5.0 IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Policy - These revisions will keep the Constitution up to date. 5.2 Financial – None 5.3 Legal - None
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5.4 HR - None 5.5 Customer Service - None 5.6 Risk - None 5.7 Climate Change - None 5.8 Fairer Scotland Duty - An IIA is not required for procedures. 5.9 Equalities - protected characteristics - An IIA is not required for procedures. However, we have noted that the provisions have no adverse impact in terms of equality issues. 5.10 Consumer Duty – An IIA is not required for procedures. 5.11 Island Communities - An IIA is not required for procedures. 5.12 Children’s Rights and Wellbeing - None Douglas Hendry - Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Policy Lead – Councillor Mark Irvine 24 July 2025 For further information contact: David Logan, Head of Legal and Regulatory Support, Kilmory, Lochgilphead Tel: 01546 604322 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Review of Constitution 2025 – Summary of Key Changes
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Review of Constitution 2025 – Summary of Key Changes APPENDIX 1 For discussion Reference – Current constitution Page & Paragraph detail Proposed amendment Full Document Formatting of the entire document to ensure compliance with accessibility for screen readers. Correction of typographical errors Part A The Constitution Page 8, Section 3(1) Add “Economic Strategy” to the list of plans, policies and strategies which form the policy framework on the basis that Economy is a Council priority. Part C Scheme of Delegation Page 62, Paragraph (14) Appointments Panel - HSCP Under Heads of Service – remove reference to Council Leader and NHS Board Chair, which no longer apply, and amend paragraph to read - ‘Heads of Service – Panel of 5: 4 IJB Members (2 Council and 2 NHS – to include Chair and Vice Chair plus 2 others or their nominated substitutes) plus the Chief Officer as a voting member.’ Part E Contract Standing Orders Page 178, Section 1.8, 2nd line Page 179, Section 1.9.2, line 4 Page 181, Section 4.0.1 At Page 178 at Section 1.8 second line remove “, so far as reasonably practicable,” Purpose of Change For consistency with the Sustainable Procurement Strategy At Page 179 at Section 1.9.2 line 4 add “real” before living wage Purpose of Change To ensure compliance with Sottish Government Fair Work First Guidance At Page 181 at Section 4.0.1 remove “Toolkit” and replace with “Management Policy”
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Page 182, Section 4.5.1, Line 1 Page 189 At Page 182 – 4.5.1 at line one remove reference to “report in the form set out at para 8.8 of “ and replace with “ using the agreed modification approval templates referred in SGN17” Purpose of Change To ensure consistency with SGN 17 At Page 189 – remove Procurement Manual 2023 and replace with insert of Procurement Manual 2025 (https://intranet.argyll- bute.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025- 02/PROCUREMENT%20MANUAL%202025.pdf) Purpose of Change To ensure consistency with most recent Manual