Appointment of Vice Chair of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group
Argyll and Bute Council · 5 November 2025
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Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Mid Argyll, Kintyre & the Islands Area Community Planning Group 5 November 2025 Appointment of Vice-Chair of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre & the Islands Area Community Planning Group Summary The following report provides information relating to the appointment of a Vice-Chair for the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group. It outlines the expected time commitment and also gives information on the role. The Area Community Planning Group is asked to consider making an appointment to this position. 1. Purpose 1.1 This report asks the Area Community Planning Group to consider the appointment of a Vice-Chair. 2. Recommendations 2.1 The Area Community Planning Group is asked to consider the appointment of a Vice-Chair. 3. Background 3.1 At the previous meeting of the MAKI Area Community Planning Group, held on 27 August 2025, the Group was unable to appoint a Vice-Chair. As a result, consideration of this appointment was deferred to the current meeting. 3.2 Ian Brodie, the previous Vice-Chair, has undertaken the responsibilities of both Chair and Vice-Chair since 2021. In line with the Group’s Terms of Reference, which stipulate that no individual may serve as a Chair or Vice-Chair for more than two consecutive two-year terms, the position of Vice-Chair is now vacant. Accordingly, the Group is required to nominate a member to assume the role of Vice-Chair. 4. Detail 4.1 In order to be considered as a candidate for the position of Vice-Chair the person must be a member of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre & the Islands Area Community Planning Group. 4.2 Some further information on the commitment required:-
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• Attend meetings of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre & the Islands Area Community Planning Group; • Attend meetings of the Community Planning Partnership Management Committee/Full Partnership (4 meetings per annum); • Time commitment of at least 4 Area Community Planning Group meetings per year in February, May, August and November; 4 pre-agenda meetings per year in January, April, July/August and October; and 4 Chairs and Vice-Chairs meetings in advance of the pre-agenda meetings; • To participate in any Short-Term Working Groups as required; and • To engage with officers of the Council in terms of setting the Agenda for the CPG in consultation with the Chair. 5. Conclusions 5.1 The Area Community Planning Group is asked to consider the appointment of a Vice-Chair. 6. LOIP Outcomes 6.1 This report does not link to any specific Outcome as it relates to administrative arrangements. For further information, please contact: Lynsey Innis, Committee and Democratic Services Officer, Argyll and Bute Council (01546) 604338 lynsey.innis@argyll-bute.gov.uk