Issue - meetings

Report by Area Governance Officer

The Group were notified through the report that the current Chair has served two consecutive terms of office and must stand down in April 2019 and the procedure that must be followed to elect a new Chair.

Decision

There being no nominations for the position of Chair it was agreed to continue consideration of appointment of a chair to the May meeting and that the Area Governance Officer would contact members of the Group to provide more information about the role, taking into account the views expressed that the group had functioned well with a community councillor in the Chair.

(Ref: Report by Area Committee Manager dated 13 February 2019, submitted)

Report by Area Committee Manager

Following the resignation of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Bute and Cowal Area Community Planning Group, a report advising members of the procedure which must be followed when electing officer bearers was considered. The Area Committee Manager invited nominations from around the table for both positions.

Decision

It was agreed to elect Cathleen Russell and Willie Lynch as Chair and Vice Chair of the Bute and Cowal Community Planning Group respectively.

(Ref: Report by Area Committee Manager dated 5 February 2019, submitted)