13 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCE
Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support
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Minutes:
The Committee considered a report which advised that in terms of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, Section 35, if a Councillor fails to attend a meeting for a continuous period of 6 months then they cease to be a Councillor unless prior approval to the absence has been taken by Council.
Decision:
The Business Continuity Committee approved the absence from Council business of a Councillor due to health related issues until 18 December 2020, or until their return to business, whichever is the earlier.
(Ref: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 23 April 2020, submitted)
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