App 2 Phase 2 summary of proposed amendments (scheme)

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Appendix 2
Proposed Stage 2 Amendments to the Scheme for the
Establishment of Community Council’s in Argyll and Bute 
Summary of Proposed Amendments 
Page 3, Paragraph 3 “The Role and Responsibilities of Community Councils”
Paragraph 3.2 Add an additional sentence - “As broad a range of views as possible is
the objective, but the community council’s primary accountability is to
those who elect them (or those under 16 who are resident within the
catchment area of a primary and/or secondary school within the
community council boundary) so it should always approach informal
soundings and more formal consultations with that in mind.”   
Appendix 3 “Boundaries and Membership” (Page 28) 
1. At this time no changes are proposed to existing boundaries, however a request has come
forward for a change to existing boundaries which would see the boundary between Dunbeg
and Oban and also between Oban and Kilmore & Kilbride Community Council.  The suggestions
are that Oban Community Council boundaries require to be reviewed as the town grows and
that as a result: 
a. The whole of the Auction Mart area be moved from Kilmore & Kilbride Community Council 
into Oban Community Council area; and 
b. The hill overlooking the village of Dunbeg, should be within the boundary of Dunbeg CC 
While there is nothing to fully substantiate or justify the requested changes that has led to
the council to formally propose a change, those interested parties who may wish to comment
on these suggested boundary changes are welcome to do so during phase 2 of the review. 
Views which justify or substantiate the retention or amendment of these boundaries only will
be considered when making final proposals. 
2. In terms of community council names, the council has agreed to an amendment which would
see Strachur Community Council becoming “Strachur and District Community Council” 
3. Electorate numbers will be updated in final proposals and will dictate the final number of
maximum members to each community council.