Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report seeking approval of an updated Social Media Policy which set out high level guidance for employees in the use of social media.

Motion

That the Policy and Resources Committee agrees to recommend the updated Social Media Policy to Council for approval.

Moved by Councillor Ross Moreland, seconded by Councillor William Sinclair

Amendment

The Policy and Resources Committee does not agree to recommend the updated social media policy to Council for approval.

Moved by Councillor Amanda Hampsey, seconded by Councillor Peter Wallace.

As the meeting was being held on a hybrid basis, the vote required to be taken by calling the roll and members voted as follows –

Motion                                                 Amendment

Councillor John Armour                         Councillor Amanda Hampsey

Councillor Gordon Blair                          Councillor Peter Wallace

Councillor Math Campbell Sturgess

Councillor Audrey Forrest

Councillor Kieron Green

Councillor Reeni Kennedy Boyle

Councillor Jim Lynch

Councillor Luna Martin

Councillor Dougie McFadzean

Councillor Ross Moreland

Councillor Dougie Philand

Councillor William Sinclair

Decision

The Motion was carried by 12 votes to 2 and the Policy and Resources Committee resolved accordingly.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Customer Support Services dated April 2026, submitted; Motion by Councillor Ross Moreland, seconded by Councillor William Sinclair, tabled; and Amendment by Councillor Amanda Hampsey, seconded by Councillor Peter Wallace, tabled)