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Argyll and Bute Council Constitution 8. The order in which business is considered at meetings

  1. The items of business at ordinary meetings of the Council will be considered in the following order, but the order may be changed if the Provost decides:- (CS)
    1.  The Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Services will record the names of the Members present, and  apologies will be given on behalf of any Members who have advised the Provost or the Director they will not be present;
       
    2.  Any deputations to be heard in terms of Standing Order 18;
       
    3.  Motions which it is proposed should be considered without previous notice at the end of the meeting will be read to the meeting by the Executive Director with responsibility for Legal and Regulatory Support Services;
       
    4.  Other items of business which it is proposed should be considered as a matter of urgency will be announced;
    5.  Declarations of interest by Members, if any;
       
    6.  Minutes of the previous meeting or meetings of the Council will be considered as a correct record; 
       
    7.  Minutes or reports by Committees or Short Life Working Groups will be considered in respect of any items on which the Committee has not already acted under delegated powers; 
       
    8. Other business which is included on the agenda, including those items advised for noting only, which in the case of the latter shall not be subject to debate or discussion nor shall it be competent to move any motion other than that the matter be referred to the next meeting of the committee as a substantive item; 
       
    9. Questions submitted by Members in terms of Standing Order 15;
       
    10.  Notices of Motion previously submitted in terms of Standing Order 13; 
       
    11. Notices of Motion intimated at the start of the meeting in terms of Standing Order 14, provided the Provost is of the opinion that it is a matter of urgency and the Council agree to consider the Motion;
       
    12.  Urgent Business, intimated at the start of the meeting, provided the  Provost is of the opinion that it is a matter of urgency and the Council   agree to consider the business.
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