Appointment of Vice Chair to the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group
Argyll and Bute Council · 1 February 2023
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Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group 1 February 2023 Appointment of Vice-Chair of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and 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 the position of Vice-Chair. 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 August meeting of the Group, it was agreed that Councillor John Armour would take on the position of Vice-Chair of the Group for a period of 6 months. The timing allowed the Community Council elections to be concluded with a view to reviewing the position following the establishment of the new Councils. Community Councils are key partners in the Area Community Planning Groups and represent their local areas putting forward issues of interest. 4. Detail 4.1 According to the Terms of Reference the Vice-Chair, if elected, would serve for a term of 2 years with an option to be re-elected at the end of this time. However, no one person can serve for more than 2 consecutive terms. 4.2 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 and the Islands Area Community Planning Group. 4.3 Some further information on the commitment required for the role:-
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Attend meetings of the Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group; Attend meetings of the Community Planning Partnership Management Committee or the Full Partnership, if the Chair is unable to attend; Time commitment of at least 4 CPG meetings per year in February, May, August and November and 4 pre-agenda meetings per year in January, April, August and October – pre-agenda meetings are held virtually using Teams and we also offer Hybrid participation for the CPG meetings via Teams; 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 Community Planning Group. 5. Conclusions 5.1 The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group is asked to consider the appointment of a Vice-Chair. 6. SOA Outcomes 6.1 This report does not link to any specific Outcome as it relates to the administrative arrangements. For further information please contact: Shona Barton, Governance Manager (01436) 657605