Political Management Arrangements
Argyll and Bute Council · 29 June 2023
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL COUNCIL LEGAL AND REGULATORY SUPPORT 29 JUNE 2023 POLITICAL MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 This report advises Members on changes to Political Management arrangements. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 The Council is asked to consider the changes to Political Management arrangements having regard to the requirement for political balance. 3. DETAIL 3.1 The Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support has received notification that:- Councillor Mark Irvine is to step down from the Audit and Scrutiny Committee; and Councillor Fiona Howard is to step down from the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee. 3.2 It should be noted that any member appointed to the PPSL Committee will require to undergo training before they may sit on the Committee or the Licensing Board and undertake their duties. 3.3 Training will also be provided for any Member appointed to the Audit and Scrutiny Committee.
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4. CONCLUSION 4.1 This report is provided so that Members may give consideration to the Political Management arrangements having regard to the requirement for political balance. 5. IMPLICATIONS 5.1 Policy – none 5.2 Financial – None 5.3 Legal – None 5.4 HR – None 5.5 Fairer Scotland Duty - None 5.5.1 Equalities - protected characteristics – None 5.5.2 Socio-Economic Duty - None 5.5.3 Islands - None 5.6 Climate Change - None 5.7 Risk – None 5.8 Customer Service – None Douglas Hendry Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support 5TH June 2023 For further information please contact Shona Barton on 01436 657605 or by email on shona.barton@argyll-bute.gov.uk