Decision details

The Council gave consideration to a report advising of changes to the Political Management Arrangements and of vacancies arising following notification that Councillor Mark Irvine wished to step down from the Audit and Scrutiny Committee and Councillor Fiona Howard wished to step down from the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee.  The Council was asked to give consideration to political balance when filling these vacancies.

Decision

The Council agreed to appoint –

1.    Councillor Dougie McFadzean to fill the vacancy on the Audit and Scrutiny Committee; and

2.    Councillor Dougie Philand to fill the vacancy on the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 5 June 2023, submitted)