Item 7 - Appendix 4 - Outside Bodies
West Dunbartonshire Council · 18 May 2022
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APPENDIX 4 LIST OF ORGANISATIONS INVITING NOMINATIONS FROM WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL - MAY 2022 NAME OF ORGANISATION NOMINATIONS INVITED OTHER INFORMATION Association for Public Service Excellence 1 plus 1 substitute Member will be non-voting at advisory group meetings and seminars. Could be represented by an officer. Clyde Naval Base Local Liaison Committee 1 plus 1 substitute Clydebank Housing Association Ltd 2 plus 1 substitute Management Committee meetings once per month (Tuesday evenings). Sub Committee meetings quarterly and invites to participate in Committee training will be encouraged. Advisory capacity only. Experience with development activity and working with community groups would be desirable. Could be represented by an officer. Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) Convention 3 COSLA Board - Children and Young People 1 plus 1 substitute COSLA Board – Community Wellbeing 1 plus 1 substitute COSLA Board – Environment and Economy 1 plus 1 substitute COSLA Board - Health and Social Care 1 plus 1 substitute Dunbritton Housing Association - Management Committee 1 Could be represented by an officer. 10 board meetings, inclusive of an AGM (6pm on Wednesdays). Advisory capacity only. Previous experience of working with the board in this capacity is desirable but not essential.
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NAME OF ORGANISATION NOMINATIONS INVITED OTHER INFORMATION Glasgow Airport Consultative Committee 1 Committee meets 4 times per year; usually in January, April, July and October. Advisory capacity only. The nominated Councillor would be expected to attend all meetings and to represent the views of the local authority in regards to airport matters. It is important that the representative can share the views of the local authority they represent and engage with the committee and airport in an open and professional manner. Could be represented by an officer. Glasgow Airport Flightpath Fund Board 1 Meet 5-6 times per year. Member would have decision- making capacity as a director, trustee of executive of the organisation. Councillors chosen because they have a unique knowledge of the area. Also the fund receives many applications for support that may fall under the remit of the local authority and can often give guidance on this. The Clydebank area falls under the airport’s actual flightpath, which is why it is important to have a councillor from that area. Could be represented by an officer. Glasgow and Clyde Valley Strategic Development Planning Authority 1 plus 1 substitute
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NAME OF ORGANISATION NOMINATIONS INVITED OTHER INFORMATION Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association 1 3 area meetings and 1 full Association meeting per year. Requirement to attend 1 Regional meeting (South) and the annual association meeting. Advisory capacity only. The Council’s Armed Forces Champion would be ideal. A knowledge of the Armed Forces would be helpful but is not essential. Could be represented by an officer. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority 1 4 full board meetings plus various committee and group meetings are held each year, mostly at HQ in Balloch. Member would have decision-making capacity as a director, trustee or executive of the organisation. Ward to be at least partly in National Park boundary. Encourage diversity in the board and would welcome a Council nomination contributing to board diversity. N.B – this is a statutory appointment under the National Park (Scotland) Act 2000. Council nominations are subject to approval by Scottish Government Ministers. Knowledge and interest in the aims of the National Park would be desirable. Lomond and Clyde Care and Repair 2 plus 2 substitutes Meet 5 times per year (every quarter with AGM held in September). Advisory capacity only. As a charity, request representatives are familiar with the work within West Dunbartonshire although this is not compulsory. Could be represented by an officer.
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NAME OF ORGANISATION NOMINATIONS INVITED OTHER INFORMATION Nuclear Free Local Authorities (Scotland) 1 plus 1 substitute 4 meetings per year. Members are expected to attend meetings, agree recommendations on various reports in relation to nuclear activities and policy. Member would have decision-making capacity as a director, trustee or executive of the organisation. Could be represented by an officer. Scotland Excel 1 plus 1 substitute Joint Committee meets twice per year in Glasgow City Council Chamber or via MS Teams. Member would have decision-making capacity as a director, trustee or executive of the organisation Scottish Councils' Committee on Radioactive Substances 1 Meets 2-3 times per year in the Council Office or via MS Teams. Remit and Standing Orders available. Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme Joint Committee 1 plus 1 substitute Meets twice per year, plus ad hoc if required. In person at 131 St Vincent Street or via video conference. Member would have decision-making capacity as a nominated representative on a local authority joint committee established under the Local Government Scotland Act. Interest in public transport would be desirable. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) 1 plus 1 substitute 4 partnership meetings per year plus a full calendar of Committees every quarter. In person at 131 St Vincent Street or via video conference. Member would have decision-making capacity as a nominated representative on a regional transport authority. Interest in public transport would be desirable.
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NAME OF ORGANISATION NOMINATIONS INVITED OTHER INFORMATION Strathleven Regeneration CIC 2 (1 to be Leader of the Council) Board meetings bi-monthly in Strathleven House. Advisory and decision-making capacity as a director, trustee or executive of the organisation. Economic regeneration, property development and community based regeneration expertise would be useful. West Dunbartonshire Area Support Team (local authority member) 1 Nominee will have an overview of the Children's Hearings System and the Children's Panel in their area. To act as an important link between the Children's Panel, elected members and Council officers. West Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau 1 Meet on a monthly basis via Zoom with at least one in-person meeting in Dumbarton. Member would have decision-making capacity as a director, trustee of executive of the organisation. West Dunbartonshire Energy Board LLP 3 West of Scotland Archaeology Service Joint Committee 1 plus 1 Could be represented by an officer. Meet no more than twice per year in Glasgow or via MS Teams. Member would have decision-making capacity as a director, trustee or executive of the organisation. An interest in historic environment and/ or planning and land-use change would be beneficial.
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NAME OF ORGANISATION NOMINATIONS INVITED OTHER INFORMATION West of Scotland European Forum 1 plus 1 Could be represented by an officer. Meet a minimum of twice per year – meetings generally take place in Glasgow or via MS Teams. The representative would be expected to contribute to the Forum’s policy making and advocacy agenda. Advisory capacity only. Expertise in social and economic regenerations and external funding would be desirable. West of Scotland Regional Equality Council 1 plus 1 Could be represented by an officer. 6 meetings per year and AGM. Member would be required to attend Board of Directors meeting as an observer. Advisory capacity only. Background in equalities if possible.