Review Of Scheme for The Establishment Of Community Councils and Associated Governance Documents

Overview

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is undertaking a consultation on an amended Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils and associated governance documents.

Why We Are Consulting

In accordance with the requirements of section 53 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 the Comhairle is required to invite comments seeking the views of the public and Community Councils in relation to an amended Scheme and associated governance documents.

The main changes to the Scheme relate to increasing the minimum the minimum number of valid nominations to establish a Community Council from four to six, introducing a mechanism to fill casual vacancies through co-option and holding the AGM in May or June each year.

What Happens Next

Comments and representations may be made in writing to Shona Hadwen, Principal Administrator, Governance and Elections, Chief Executive's Department, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Council Offices, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW or via email to shona.hadwen@cne-siar.gov.uk

All responses should be made by 5.00pm on Monday 21 August 2023.  The final proposals will be reported to Policy and Resources Committee on 20 September 2023.

Related

Closes : Monday, 21 August 2023 (5:00PM)
Open : Thursday, 18 May 2023

Contact Details
Shona Hadwen
shona.hadwen@cne-siar.gov.uk
Principal Administrator
Governance and Elections
Chief Executive's Department
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Council Offices
Sandwick Road
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2BW