The Council gave consideration to a report providing an update on changes to the political composition of the Council following the election of two new councillors, written notification of changes to the Leadership of the Argyll and Bute Scottish National Party Group, and the notification of a resignation from the Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee. The report invited the Council to approve changes to a number of Committee memberships and external appointments principally arising from these developments.
Decision
The Council –
1. Noted the updated Political Composition of Argyll and Bute Council as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.
2. Noted the changes to the SNP Group Leadership.
3. Approved the changes to Committee Memberships, external bodies and the Argyll Islands Sounding Board, as set out in paragraphs 3.1, 3.6 and 3.7 of the report.
4. Appointed Councillor Graham Hardie to the Licensing Board.
5. Agreed to appoint Councillor Jim Findlay to the vacancy on the Clyde, Kintyre and the Islands Ferry Stakeholder Group.
(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support dated 1 April 2021, submitted)