Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
That Council:
(a) Note
the current position on the extension of the electoral franchise to 16-17 year
olds and the feedback from other Councils.
(b) Agree
that in light of the information provided within this report there is no
further requirement to continue the work of the SLWG.
(c) Agree
the recommendation not to extend the electoral franchise for Community Council
Elections at this time but to give effect to it from and after the next review
of the Scheme in 2017; to have effect at the next full election.
(d) Note the request from Arrochar and Tarbet Community Council to change the name of the Community Council and to agree to consult on this at the next scheduled review providing there are no changes to their current boundary from the impending Boundary Commission Review.
Publication date: 28/04/2015
Date of decision: 23/04/2015
Decided at meeting: 23/04/2015 - Argyll and Bute Council
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