The Inverclyde Council

Thursday 24 May 2007 at 4.00 pm

Present: Councillors Ahlfeld, Blair, Brooks, Clocherty, Dorrian, Ferguson, Fyfe, Grieve, Loughran, MacLeod, McCabe, McCallum, McCormick, McIlwee, McKenzie, Moran, Osborne, Rebecchi, Wilson and White.

In attendance:  Chief Executive, Corporate Director Education & Social Care, Corporate Director Environment & Community Protection, Corporate Director Improvement & Performance, Corporate Director Regeneration & Resources, Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Head of Finance, Head of Legal & Administration and Mr G Douglas, Managing Solicitor (Committees/Contracts).

The Chief Executive took the Chair as Returning Officer.

Rev A Sorensen opened the proceedings with prayer.

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ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS

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There was submitted a list of Councillors elected following the local government elections on 3 May 2007.

Noted

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DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE

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The Chief Executive advised that all Members had executed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

Noted

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ELECTION OF PROVOST

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The Chief Executive called for nominations for the vacant office of Provost of Inverclyde and Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor McCormick be appointed as Provost.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor MacLeod moved that Councillor Ferguson be so appointed.  On a vote, 4 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Councillor McCormick accepted the office of Provost, was invested with the chain of office and thereupon assumed the chair.

The Provost expressed his thanks to the Council for electing him to the position and welcomed all new Members of the Council.  He also thanked his family for their support and indicated that he looked forward to the challenges which would arise during his term as Provost.

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APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTE PROVOST

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Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor McCallum be appointed as Depute Provost.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Rebecchi be so appointed.  On a vote, 8 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Councillor McCallum accepted the office of Depute Provost and expressed his thanks to the Council for electing him to the position.

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A NEW DECISION-MAKING STRUCTURE FOR INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive seeking formal approval of a new decision-making structure for Inverclyde Council.

Following discussion, Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved:

(1) that the proposed new decision-making structure detailed in the report be implemented with immediate effect;

(2) that the designation of Senior Councillors as detailed in paragraph 5.9 be agreed subject to substitution of chair of the General Purposes Board for chair of the Licensing Board;

(3) that individual Conveners and Vice-Conveners, in consultation with relevant Officers, determine whether a meeting of their Committee requires to be called prior to the next Council on 28 June 2007;

(4) that the existing schedule of Committee meetings be cancelled in light of the adoption of a new structure and that a full programme for meetings after the summer recess be submitted to the Council for approval on 28 June 2007;

(5) that agreement be given to the establishment of an informal “Provost’s Forum” chaired by the Provost with a representative of each political group to discuss the appropriate arrangements in relation to civic and Members’ issues;

(6) that with immediate effect from the date of this meeting, the Scheme of Administration detailed in Appendix 2 of the report replace that previously agreed on 26 February 2004 subject to an amendment to page 22, paragraph 7.2.1 of the Scheme to read as follows:

“to exercise all of the functions delegated to the Policy and Resources Committee or the Strategic Committees in any circumstances of urgency or where a decision is required outwith the ordinary cycle of meetings subject to consultation with the Convener and Vice-Convener of the affected Strategic Committee where appropriate.”

(7) that the Standing Orders approved on 26 February 2004 be applied to the new Committees, Sub-Committees and Regulatory Boards set out in the new Scheme of Administration on the basis, for the avoidance of doubt, that the term “Committee” includes Sub-Committees and Regulatory Boards subject to the amendment below;

(8) that the Standing Orders be amended in respect of Standing Orders 61 and 62 as set out in Appendix 3 of the report and the Standing Orders be implemented accordingly with immediate effect from the date of this meeting;

(9) that the operation of the new structure be reviewed in due course and that a report thereon be submitted to the Council in June 2008;  and

(10) that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive to make adjustments to the detail of the Scheme of Administration to take account of inconsistencies, typographical errors and duplications before finalising the document for issue and implementation.

As an amendment, Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Brooks moved with reference to paragraph 5.5 of the report, that all Committees, Sub-Committees and Regulatory Boards of the Council, with the exception of the Policy & Resources Committee, operate with full delegated authority.  On a vote, 8 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

As a further amendment to paragraph 5.5, Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Brooks moved that the facility for substitutes be restricted to the Regulatory Boards.  On a vote, 8 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Decided:

(1) that the proposed new decision-making structure detailed in the report be implemented with immediate effect;

(2) that the designation of Senior Councillors as detailed in paragraph 5.9 be agreed subject to substitution of chair of the General Purposes Board for chair of the Licensing Board;

(3) that individual Conveners and Vice-Conveners, in consultation with relevant Officers, determine whether a meeting of their Committee requires to be called prior to the next Council on 28 June 2007;

(4) that the existing schedule of Committee meetings be cancelled in light of the adoption of a new structure and that a full programme for meetings after the summer recess be submitted to the Council for approval on 28 June 2007;

(5) that agreement be given to the establishment of an informal “Provost’s Forum” chaired by the Provost with a representative of each political group to discuss the appropriate arrangements in relation to civic and Members’ issues;

(6) that with immediate effect from the date of this meeting, the Scheme of Administration detailed in Appendix 2 of the report replace that previously agreed on 26 February 2004 subject to an amendment to page 22, paragraph 7.2.1 of the Scheme to read as follows:

“to exercise all of the functions delegated to the Policy and Resources Committee or the Strategic Committees in any circumstances of urgency or where a decision is required outwith the ordinary cycle of meetings subject to consultation with the Convener and Vice-Convener of the affected Strategic Committee where appropriate.”

(7) that the Standing Orders approved on 26 February 2004 be applied to the new Committees, Sub-Committees and Regulatory Boards set out in the new Scheme of Administration on the basis, for the avoidance of doubt, that the term “Committee” includes Sub-Committees and Regulatory Boards subject to the amendment below;

(8) that the Standing Orders be amended in respect of Standing Orders 61 and 62 as set out in Appendix 3 of the report and the Standing Orders be implemented accordingly with immediate effect from the date of this meeting;

(9) that the operation of the new structure be reviewed in due course and that a report thereon be submitted to the Council in June 2008;  and

(10) that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive to make adjustments to the detail of the Scheme of Administration to take account of inconsistencies, typographical errors and duplications before finalising the document for issue and implementation.

At this point, Councillor Blair asked that his opposition to any Member holding more than one convenership be recorded.

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MEMBERS’ SALARIES AND EXPENSES SCHEME

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There was submitted a report by the Head of Finance seeking approval for the Members’ Salaries and Expenses Scheme applicable from midnight on 2 May 2007.

The Council was advised that it was proposed to insert a new section 7 within the scheme to provide for Members’ automatic access to the Council’s Group Life Assurance Scheme where they meet the qualifying criteria.  It was noted that the overall cost of this proposal would be £900 to £1,100 per annum which would be contained within the overall Members’ Salaries Budget.

Decided:

(1) that the Members’ Salaries and Expenses Scheme appended to the report be approved with effect from midnight on 2 May 2007 subject to the insertion of a new section 7 within the Scheme as follows:

“7. GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE SCHEME

7.1 Members will have automatic access to the Council’s Group Life Assurance Scheme where they meet the qualifying criteria”; and

(2) that there be 9 Senior Councillors, as agreed by the Council at the previous item, each being paid £17,384.

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APPOINTMENT OF LEADER, DEPUTE LEADER AND LEADER OF THE MINORITY GROUPS

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Councillor Clocherty seconded by Councillor McCallum moved that Councillor McCabe be elected Leader of the Council and this was agreed unanimously.

Councillor Clocherty seconded by Councillor McCallum moved that Councillor McKenzie be appointed Depute Leader of the Council and this was agreed unanimously.

Councillor White seconded by Councillor Rebecchi moved that Councillor Blair be appointed Leader of the Liberal Democrat Minority Group.

Councillor MacLeod seconded by Councillor Grieve moved that Councillor Brooks be appointed Leader of the SNP Minority Group.  Following discussion on this item, the Council agreed unanimously to the suspension of Standing Orders to allow for substitution of all references within the Standing Orders to Leader of the Minority Group(s) with Leaders of the Minority Groups and it was agreed unanimously that these be Councillors Brooks and Blair, both with Senior Councillor status.

Decided:

(1) that Councillor McCabe be appointed Leader of the Council;

(2) that Councillor McKenzie be appointed Depute Leader of the Council;  and

(3) that Councillors Brooks and Blair be appointed Leaders of their respective Minority Groups.

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APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES AND REGULATORY BOARDS WITH CONVENERS AND VICE-CONVENERS

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Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following Members be appointed to the Policy and Resources Committee:

Policy and Resources Committee

(1) Councillor McCabe

(7) Councillor MacLeod

(2) Councillor McKenzie

(8) Councillor Ferguson

(3) Councillor Clocherty

(9) Councillor Fyfe

(4) Councillor McIlwee

(10) Councillor Blair

(5) Councillor Moran

(11) Councillor Wilson

(6) Councillor Brooks

Convener: Councillor McCabe

Vice-Convener: Councillor McKenzie

This was agreed unanimously.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the Regeneration Committee:

Regeneration Committee

(1) Councillor Clocherty

(7) Councillor Ferguson

(2) Councillor McCallum

(8) Councillor MacLeod

(3) Councillor Loughran

(9) Councillor Blair

(4) Councillor McCabe

(10) Councillor Fyfe

(5) Councillor McKenzie

(11) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor Osborne

Convener: Councillor Clocherty

Vice-Convener: Councillor McCallum

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As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Fyfe be appointed Vice-Convener.  On a vote, 8 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

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Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the Education & Lifelong Learning Committee:

Education & Lifelong Learning Committee

(1) Councillor McCabe

(7) Councillor Grieve

(2) Councillor Loughran

(8) Councillor Osborne

(3) Councillor Clocherty

(9) Councillor White

(4) Provost McCormick

(10) Councillor Blair

(5) Councillor Dorrian

(11) Councillor Wilson

(6) Councillor Brooks

3 Church Representatives, 1 Parent Representative, 1 Teacher Representative

Convener: Councillor McCabe

Vice-Convener: Councillor Loughran

As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Osborne be appointed Vice-Convener.  On a vote, 8 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

(Councillor Osborne entered the meeting at this point).

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the Health & Social Care Committee:

Health & Social Care Committee

(1) Councillor McIlwee

(7) Councillor Grieve

(2) Councillor McKenzie

(8) Councillor MacLeod

(3) Councillor McCabe

(9) Councillor Rebecchi

(4) Provost McCormick

(10) Councillor Fyfe

(5) Councillor Moran

(11) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor Brooks

Convener: Councillor McIlwee

Vice-Convener: Councillor McKenzie

As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor MacLeod be appointed Vice-Convener.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the Safe, Sustainable Communities Committee:

Safe, Sustainable Communities Committee

(1) Councillor Moran

(7) Councillor MacLeod

(2) Councillor Dorrian

(8) Councillor Grieve

(3) Councillor McCabe

(9) Councillor Rebecchi

(4) Councillor McCallum

(10) Councillor White

(5) Councillor McIlwee

(11) Councillor Wilson

(6) Councillor Ferguson

Convener: Councillor Moran

Vice-Convener: Councillor Dorrian

As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Grieve be appointed Vice-Convener.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

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Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the Audit Committee:

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Audit Committee

(1) Councillor Clocherty

(7) Councillor MacLeod

(2) Councillor Dorrian

(8) Councillor Ferguson

(3) Councillor Loughran

(9) Councillor Blair

(4) Councillor McCallum

(10) Councillor Fyfe

(5) Provost McCormick

(11) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor Brooks

Convener: Councillor Blair

Vice-Convener: Councillor MacLeod

This was agreed unanimously.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the General Purposes Board:

General Purposes Board

(1) Councillor Moran

(7) Councillor Fyfe

(2) Councillor Dorrian

(8) Councillor Brooks

(3) Councillor McCallum

(9) Councillor Grieve

(4) Councillor McIlwee

(10) Councillor Rebecchi

(5) Councillor McKenzie

(11) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor MacLeod

Chair: Councillor Ahlfeld

Vice-Chair: Councillor McKenzie

As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor MacLeod be appointed Chair.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the Planning Board:

Planning Board

(1) Councillor Dorrian

(7) Councillor Grieve

(2) Councillor Loughran

(8) Councillor Rebecchi

(3) Councillor McCallum

(9) Councillor MacLeod

(4) Councillor McKenzie

(10) Councillor Fyfe

(5) Councillor Moran

(11) Councillor Wilson

(6) Councillor Brooks

Chair: Councillor Wilson

Vice-Chair: Councillor Fyfe

As an amendment, Councillor MacLeod seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Brooks be appointed Chair.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the Human Resources Appeals Board:

Human Resources Appeals Board

(1) Councillor McCallum

(5) Councillor Osborne

(2) Councillor McIlwee

(6) Councillor Rebecchi

(3) Councillor Moran

(7) Councillor Ahlfeld

(4) Councillor Brooks

Chair: Councillor McCallum

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Vice-Chair: Councillor Brooks

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This was agreed unanimously.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the Education Appeals Board:

Education Appeals Board

(1) Councillor Moran

(5) Councillor Ferguson

(2) Councillor McKenzie

(6) Councillor Rebecchi

(3) Councillor McIlwee

(7) Councillor Ahlfeld

(4) Councillor MacLeod

Chair: Councillor Moran

Vice-Chair: Councillor McIlwee

This was agreed unanimously.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to the Policy and Resources - Executive Sub-Committee:

Policy and Resources - Executive Sub-Committee

(1) Councillor McCabe

(4) Councillor Blair

(2) Councillor McKenzie

(5) Councillor Clocherty

(3) Councillor Brooks

(6) Councillor Wilson

Convener: Councillor McCabe

Vice-Convener: Councillor McKenzie

As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Osborne moved that Councillor MacLeod be appointed as the Non-Administration Member in place of Councillor Wilson.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that the following appointments be made to Inverclyde Licensing Board:

Inverclyde Licensing Board

(1) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor Ferguson

(2) Councillor McCallum

(7) Councillor White

(3) Councillor Moran

(8) Councillor Wilson

(4) Councillor Dorrian

(9) Vacancy

(5) Councillor Grieve

Chair: to be determined by Inverclyde Licensing Board.

This was agreed unanimously.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that all Members of the Policy & Resources Committee be appointed to the Joint Consultative Committee (Employees) and this was agreed unanimously.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that all Members of the Policy & Resources Committee be appointed to the Joint Consultative Committee (Craft Operatives) and this was agreed unanimously.

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that all Elected Members of the Education & Lifelong Learning Committee be appointed to the Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers.  This was agreed unanimously.

Decided:  that the following appointments be made to Committees, Sub-Committees and Regulatory Boards:

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Policy and Resources Committee

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(1) Councillor McCabe

(7) Councillor MacLeod

(2) Councillor McKenzie

(8) Councillor Ferguson

(3) Councillor Clocherty

(9) Councillor Fyfe

(4) Councillor McIlwee

(10) Councillor Blair

(5) Councillor Moran

(11) Councillor Wilson

(6) Councillor Brooks

Convener: Councillor McCabe

Vice-Convener: Councillor McKenzie

Regeneration Committee

(1) Councillor Clocherty

(7) Councillor Ferguson

(2) Councillor McCallum

(8) Councillor MacLeod

(3) Councillor Loughran

(9) Councillor Blair

(4) Councillor McCabe

(10) Councillor Fyfe

(5) Councillor McKenzie

(11) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor Osborne

Convener: Councillor Clocherty

Vice-Convener: Councillor McCallum

Education & Lifelong Learning Committee

(1) Councillor McCabe

(7) Councillor Grieve

(2) Councillor Loughran

(8) Councillor Osborne

(3) Councillor Clocherty

(9) Councillor White

(4) Provost McCormick

(10) Councillor Blair

(5) Councillor Dorrian

(11) Councillor Wilson

(6) Councillor Brooks

3 Church Representatives, 1 Parent Representative, 1 Teacher Representative

Convener: Councillor McCabe

Vice-Convener: Councillor Loughran

Health & Social Care Committee

(1) Councillor McIlwee

(7) Councillor Grieve

(2) Councillor McKenzie

(8) Councillor MacLeod

(3) Councillor McCabe

(9) Councillor Rebecchi

(4) Provost McCormick

(10) Councillor Fyfe

(5) Councillor Moran

(11) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor Brooks

Convener: Councillor McIlwee

Vice-Convener: Councillor McKenzie

Safe, Sustainable Communities Committee

(1) Councillor Moran

(7) Councillor MacLeod

(2) Councillor Dorrian

(8) Councillor Grieve

(3) Councillor McCabe

(9) Councillor Rebecchi

(4) Councillor McCallum

(10) Councillor White

(5) Councillor McIlwee

(11) Councillor Wilson

(6) Councillor Ferguson

Convener: Councillor Moran

Vice-Convener: Councillor Dorrian

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Audit Committee

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(1) Councillor Clocherty

(7) Councillor MacLeod

(2) Councillor Dorrian

(8) Councillor Ferguson

(3) Councillor Loughran

(9) Councillor Blair

(4) Councillor McCallum

(10) Councillor Fyfe

(5) Provost McCormick

(11) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor Brooks

Convener: Councillor Blair

Vice-Convener: Councillor MacLeod

General Purposes Board

(1) Councillor Moran

(7) Councillor Fyfe

(2) Councillor Dorrian

(8) Councillor Brooks

(3) Councillor McCallum

(9) Councillor Grieve

(4) Councillor McIlwee

(10) Councillor Rebecchi

(5) Councillor McKenzie

(11) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor MacLeod

Chair: Councillor Ahlfeld

Vice-Chair: Councillor McKenzie

Planning Board

(1) Councillor Dorrian

(7) Councillor Grieve

(2) Councillor Loughran

(8) Councillor Rebecchi

(3) Councillor McCallum

(9) Councillor MacLeod

(4) Councillor McKenzie

(10) Councillor Fyfe

(5) Councillor Moran

(11) Councillor Wilson

(6) Councillor Brooks

Chair: Councillor Wilson

Vice-Chair: Councillor Fyfe

Human Resources Appeals Board

(1) Councillor McCallum

(5) Councillor Osborne

(2) Councillor McIlwee

(6) Councillor Rebecchi

(3) Councillor Moran

(7) Councillor Ahlfeld

(4) Councillor Brooks

Chair: Councillor McCallum

Vice-Chair: Councillor Brooks

Education Appeals Board

(1) Councillor Moran

(5) Councillor Ferguson

(2) Councillor McKenzie

(6) Councillor Rebecchi

(3) Councillor McIlwee

(7) Councillor Ahlfeld

(4) Councillor MacLeod

Chair: Councillor Moran

Vice-Chair: Councillor McIlwee

Policy and Resources - Executive Sub-Committee

(1) Councillor McCabe

(4) Councillor Blair

(2) Councillor McKenzie

(5) Councillor Clocherty

(3) Councillor Brooks

(6) Councillor Wilson

Convener: Councillor McCabe

Vice-Convener: Councillor McKenzie

Inverclyde Licensing Board

(1) Councillor Ahlfeld

(6) Councillor Ferguson

(2) Councillor McCallum

(7) Councillor White

(3) Councillor Moran

(8) Councillor Wilson

(4) Councillor Dorrian

(9) Vacancy

(5) Councillor Grieve

Chair: to be determined by Inverclyde Licensing Board.

Joint Consultative Committee (Employees)

All Members of the Policy and Resources Committee.

Joint Consultative Committee (Craft Operatives)

All Members of the Policy and Resources Committee.

Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers

All Elected Members of the Education and Lifelong Learning Committee.

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APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUTSIDE BODIES

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With the exception of the following specific appointments or nominations which were subject to a vote as detailed, the appointees or nominees, where appropriate, as listed in the decision were agreed unanimously to serve as Inverclyde Council representatives on the listed Outside Bodies on the motion of Councillor McCabe, seconded by Councillor McKenzie.

Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

Councillor Moran seconded by Councillor McCallum moved that the following appointments be made to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities:

(1) Councillor McCabe

(3) Councillor Blair

(2) Councillor McKenzie

As an amendment, Councillor MacLeod seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Brooks be appointed in place of Councillor McKenzie.

On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Clyde Shipping Services Advisory Committee

Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor MacLeod moved that Councillor Ferguson be appointed to the Clyde Shipping Services Advisory Committee.  As an amendment, Councillor Blair seconded by Councillor Rebecchi moved that Councillor White be so appointed.  On a vote, 6 Members voted for the amendment and 6 for the motion.  There being equality in voting, the Provost exercised his casting vote in favour of the amendment which was declared carried.

Glasgow Airport Consultative Committee

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor Wilson be

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appointed to the Glasgow Airport Consultative Committee.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Osborne be so appointed.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.  It was thereafter agreed unanimously that Councillor Osborne be appointed as Substitute Member.

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Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Board - Nominee

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor McIlwee be appointed as the nominee to the Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Board.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Osborne moved that Councillor MacLeod be so nominated.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Inverclyde Advice & Employment Rights Centre Committee

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor McCallum be appointed to the Inverclyde Advice & Employment Rights Centre Committee.  As an amendment, Councillor Osborne seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Brooks be so appointed.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Inverclyde Alliance Board

Councillor McCallum seconded by Councillor Moran moved that Councillors McCabe, McKenzie and Wilson be appointed to the Inverclyde Alliance Board.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Rebecchi moved that Councillor Blair be appointed in place of Councillor Wilson.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Inverclyde Community Development Trust

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillors Clocherty, Fyfe and Ahlfeld be appointed to Inverclyde Community Development Trust.  As an amendment, Councillor Ferguson seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Brooks be appointed in place of Councillor Ahlfeld.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Inverclyde Community Health Partnership Committee

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor McIlwee be nominated as the Council’s representative on the Inverclyde Community Health Partnership Committee.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Ferguson moved that Councillor MacLeod be so nominated.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Inverclyde Joint Care Board

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillors McIlwee, Fyfe and Ahlfeld be appointed to the Inverclyde Joint Care Board.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor MacLeod be appointed in place of Councillor Ahlfeld.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Kilmacolm Community Centre Co Ltd

Councillor McKenzie seconded by Councillor McIlwee moved that Councillors McCabe, Clocherty and Wilson be appointed to the Kilmacolm Community Centre Co Ltd.  As an

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amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Fyfe be appointed in place of Councillor McCabe.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.  As a further amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor MacLeod be appointed in place of Councillor Wilson.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

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Mental Health Partnership Committee - Nomination

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor McIlwee be nominated as the Council’s representative on the Mental Health Partnership Committee.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor MacLeod be so nominated.  On a vote 8, Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Peter Stanton Memorial Trust - Trustees

Councillor Clocherty seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Provost McCormick, Councillors McCabe and MacLeod be appointed to serve as the Council representatives on the Peter Stanton Memorial Trust.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Grieve be appointed in place of Councillor McCabe.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Riverside Inverclyde

Councillor McKenzie seconded by Councillor Moran moved that Councillors McCabe, Clocherty and Wilson be appointed to serve on Riverside Inverclyde.  As an amendment, Councillor White seconded by Councillor Rebecchi moved that Councillor Blair be so appointed.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Scottish Housing & Planning Council

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor Wilson be appointed to the Scottish Housing & Planning Council.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Grieve be so appointed.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor Dorrian be appointed to the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Osborne be so appointed.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme Joint Committee

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McCallum moved that Councillor McKenzie be appointed to the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme Joint Committee.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Ferguson be so appointed.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

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Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

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Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor Wilson be appointed to Strathclyde Partnership for Transport and that the Substitute Member be Councillor McKenzie.

Councillor Osborne seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Brooks be appointed as Member in place of Councillor Wilson.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.  As a further amendment, Councillor Osborne seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor White be appointed Substitute Member in place of Councillor McKenzie.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority

Arising from the preceding decision in respect of representation on Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, it was agreed unanimously that Councillor Wilson be the Council’s representative on the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority.

West of Scotland European Consortium - Joint Committee

Councillor McCabe seconded by Councillor McKenzie moved that Councillor Clocherty be appointed to the West of Scotland European Consortium - Joint Committee and that the Substitute Member be Councillor McCallum.  As an amendment, Councillor Brooks seconded by Councillor Blair moved that Councillor Osborne be appointed in place of Councillor Clocherty.  On a vote, 9 Members voted for the amendment and 11 for the motion which was declared carried.

Decided:  that appointments or, where appropriate, nominations to outside bodies be as follows:

Authorities Buying Consortium (Strathclyde) - Joint Committee

    Councillor McKenzie

The Birkmyre Trust

This Trust owns the Birkmyre Park and the residential property associated with it.  The Council, as local authority and Trustee, has to manage this Trust property in accordance with the Conditions of the Trust.

Boglestone Community Association

    (1)    Councillor McCabe

(3) Councillor MacLeod

    (2)    Councillor Wilson

Children’s Panel Advisory Committee

    Mr Jim Bradley, 19 Divert Road, Gourock

    Mrs Anne Deighan, 46 St Lawrence Street, Greenock

Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

    (1)     Councillor McCabe

(3) Councillor Blair

    (2)     Councillor McKenzie

Clyde Shipping Services Advisory Committee

    Councillor White

Clyde Muirshiel Park Authority Joint Committee

    (1)     Councillor Wilson

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    (2)     Councillor Grieve

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    Substitute Members: Councillors Dorrian and Blair

David Sharp’s Trust - Trustees

    Provost McCormick

Glasgow Airport Consultative Committee

    Councillor Wilson

    Substitute Member: Councillor Osborne

Glasgow & Clyde Valley Structure Plan Joint Committee

    (1)     Councillor Wilson

    (2)     Councillor Osborne

Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Board - Nominee

    Councillor McIlwee

Housing Stock Transfer - Sounding Board

    (1)     Councillor Moran

(4) Councillor Ahlfeld

    (2)     Councillor Ferguson

(5) Councillor McCabe (Chair)

    (3)     Councillor Fyfe

Inverclyde Advice & Employment Rights Centre Committee

    Councillor McCallum

Inverclyde Branch of the Scottish Veterans’ Garden City Assoc (Inc)

    (1)     Councillor McIlwee

(4) Councillor Ferguson

    (2)     Councillor McKenzie

(5) Councillor Rebecchi

    (3)     Councillor McCallum

Inverclyde Alliance Board

    (1)     Councillor McCabe

(3) Councillor Wilson

    (2)     Councillor McKenzie

Inverclyde Arts Board

    (1)     Councillor Loughran

    (2)     Councillor Osborne

Inverclyde Community Development Trust

    (1)     Councillor Clocherty

(3) Councillor Ahlfeld

    (2)     Councillor Fyfe

Inverclyde Community Health Partnership Committee

    Councillor McIlwee

Inverclyde Council on Disability

    Councillor Grieve

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Inverclyde Crime Prevention Panel

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    (1)     Councillor Moran

(3) Councillor Ahlfeld

    (2)     Councillor Brooks

Inverclyde Joint Care Board

    (1)     Councillor McIlwee

(3) Councillor Ahlfeld

    (2)     Councillor Fyfe

Inverclyde Leisure

    (1)     Councillor McKenzie

(4) Councillor Ahlfeld

    (2)     Councillor MacLeod

(5) Councillor Wilson

    (3)     Councillor White

Inverclyde Alliance - Education & Lifelong Learning Partnership

    (1)     Councillor Loughran

    (2)     Councillor Brooks

Inverclyde Alliance - Health & Wellbeing Partnership

    (1)     Councillor McIlwee

    (2)     Councillor MacLeod

Inverclyde Alliance - Regeneration Partnership

    (1)     Councillor McCallum

    (2)     Councillor Osborne

Inverclyde Alliance - Safe, Sustainable Communities Partnership

    (1)     Councillor Moran

    (2)     Councillor Grieve

Inverclyde Voluntary Association for Mental Health

    Councillor McIlwee

James Campbell Buchanan Trust

    (1)     Councillor McCabe

(4) Councillor Rebecchi

    (2)     Councillor McCallum

(5) Councillor Ahlfeld

    (3)     Councillor Grieve

Kilmacolm Community Centre Co Ltd

    (1)     Councillor McCabe

(3) Councillor Wilson

    (2)     Councillor Clocherty

Lower Clyde Greenspace - Area Partnership

    (1)     Councillor McCallum

    (2)     Councillor Osborne

    Substitute Member: Councillor Wilson

Mental Health Partnership Committee - Nomination

    Councillor McIlwee

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National Association of Councillors

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    All Members of the Council

    Nominated Representatives: Councillors Moran and Wilson

North Strathclyde Community Justice Authority

    Councillor McIlwee

    Substitute Member: Councillor McKenzie

Peter Stanton Memorial Trust - Trustees

    (1)     Provost McCormick

(5) Mrs E L Gowans

    (2)     Councillor McCabe

(6) Ms M McEleney

    (3)     Councillor MacLeod

(7) Mrs M Clark

    (4)     Mrs S Stanton

Port Glasgow Housing Association - Management Committee

    (1)      Councillor McCabe

(3) Councillor Wilson

    (2)      Councillor Grieve

Prison Visiting Committees

    Barlinnie Prison

Councillor Brooks

    Greenock Prison

Councillors Dorrian and Brooks

Mrs A Freebairn, 19 Wateryetts Drive, Kilmacolm

Mr J Bradley, 19 Divert Road, Gourock

Mrs H Roach, 24 Denholm Street, Greenock

Renfrewshire Educational Trust - Board

    (1)     Councillor Loughran

(3) Councillor Wilson

    (2)     Councillor Brooks

Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board

    (1)     Councillor McCabe

(3) Councillor Blair

    (2)     Councillor Ferguson

(4) Councillor Wilson

River Clyde Homes Board

    (1)     Councillor McCallum

(3) Councillor Wilson

    (2)     Councillor Grieve

(4) Vacancy (SNP/Lib Dem)

Riverside Inverclyde

    (1)    Councillor McCabe

(3) Councillor Wilson

    (2)    Councillor Clocherty

Scottish Accident Prevention Council

    Councillor Dorrian

Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire

    Councillor Clocherty

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Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire - Strategy Group

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    (1)     Councillor Clocherty

(4) Councillor Fyfe

    (2)     Councillor McCallum

(5) Councillor Wilson

    (3)     Councillor Brooks

Scottish Housing and Planning Council

    Councillor Wilson