Council Constitution Review
Argyll and Bute Council · 29 September 2022
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ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL COUNCIL LEGAL AND REGULATORY SUPPORT 29 SEPTEMBER 2022 COUNCIL CONSTITUTION REVIEW 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 This report presents the annual review of the Council Constitution for Members consideration and agreement. 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 The proposed changes to the constitution are driven generally by incorporating updates in respect of decisions previously agreed by Council since the last review, updated terminology and changes in legislation and operation that require to be reflected in the constitution. These proposed changes are set out in Appendix 1. 3.2 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 The proposed changes will address issues arising since the last revision in September 2021. 4.2 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 5.4 HR - None
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5.5 Fairer Scotland Duty - None 5.5.1 Equalities – protected characteristics – The provisions have no adverse impact in terms of equality issues and have the potential to enhance accessibility in respect of remote participation proposals. 5.5.2 Socio-economic Duty - None 5.5.3 Islands - None 5.6 Risk - None 5.7 Customer Service - None Douglas Hendry - Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Policy Lead - 1 September 2022 For further information contact: David Logan, Head of Legal and Regulatory Support, Kilmory, Lochgilphead Tel: 01546 604322 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Review of Constitution 2022 – Summary of Key Changes