Decision details

REVIEW OF SCHEME FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS - SHORT LIFE WORKING GROUP

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

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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