Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from:-

Councillor Roddy McCuish

Councillor Fred Hall

None.

The Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure gave a presentation on the Budget Consultation for Argyll and Bute Council.  He advised that this was a long term approach with £40M to be saved over the next 7 years.  He explained where the Council’s budget was spent and gave an in depth view of each departments budget.

The Group asked questions on the Non Profit Distributing Organisation (NPDO) expenditure, the need for Quality Improvement Officers, the management structure of the Council, what services the Council should be providing and if these can be changed e.g. fortnightly bin collections, decrease parking charges and Social Care expenditure.

Decision

The Group noted the information provided and agreed the points raised.

(Ref:  Presentation by Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure dated 16^th January, submitted).

The IOD Project Officer gave a presentation on the Community Plan Consultation for Argyll and Bute Council.

She explained the 16 National Outcomes set by the Scottish Government and the 6 key priorities.  She asked the Group how we account for Housing, Education, Children older than 5 and Environment in the Single Outcome Agreement and advised that the draft outcomes would be considered by the Full Partnership in March and then submitted to the Scottish Government.

Decision

The Group noted the information provided and agreed to contact the IOD Project Manager with feedback before 23 January 2013.

(Ref:  Presentation by IOD Projects Manager dated 16^th January 2013, submitted).