Policy and Resources Committee Agendas
18th February 2009 9:30am
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POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
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COMATAIDH POILEASAIDH AGUS STÒRAS
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NOTICE OF MEETING
There will be a Meeting of the Committee in the principal Council Offices, Stornoway on Wednesday 18 February 2009 at 9.30am
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FIOS COINNEAMH
Bithidh Coinneamh den Chomataidh ann am priomh Oifisean na Comhairle, Steòrnabhagh, air Diciadain 18 Gearran 2009 aig 9.30m
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Malcolm Burr Chief Executive |
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Malcolm Burr Àrd-oifigear
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Council Offices Sandwick Road STORNOWAY |
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Oifisean na Comhairle Rathad Shanndabhaig STEORNABHAGH
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16 January 2009 |
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16 Faoilleach 2009
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AGENDA
*It is recommended that, under the terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the public, including the press, be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following Items on the grounds that exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act would be disclosed:
Item 18
Paragraph 8 &9 - Information relating to the amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the Comhairle under any particular contract for the acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services and information relating to any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the Comhairle in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services.
Appendix to Item 19
Paragraph 5 - Information relating to the adoption, care, fostering or education of any particular child or relating to the supervision or residence of any particular child in accordance with a supervision requirement made in respect of that child under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.
Appendices to Item 20
Paragraph 3 - Information relating to any particular application for, or recipient or former recipient of, any service provided by the Comhairle.
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CLAR OBRACH
Thatar a moladh, fo theirmean Earrann 50A(4) de dh'Achd Ùghdarras Ionadail (Alba) 1973, gum bu chòir don phoball, agus luchd nam pàipear-naidheachd a bhith air am bacadh bhon choinneimh rè beachdachadh air na chuspairean seo air sgàth 's gu faodadh fiosrachadh dìomhair mar a tha mìnichte ann an Pàirt I de Chlàr 7A den Achd a bhith air a leigeil ma sgaoil:
Cuspair 18
Earrannan 8 & 9 - Fiosrachadh an dàimh ri cùisean ionmhais no gnothachais neach sam bith, a-thuilleadh air a' Chomhairle; Teirmean sam bith tairgste no gu bhith air an tairgse le no ris a' Chomhairle, ann an cùrsa barganachadh airson cunnradh airson ceannachd no reic seilbh no airson solar bathar no seirbheisean; agus fiosrachadh ann an dàimh ri ionmhas ri chosg leis a' Chomhairle fo chunnradh shònraichte airson togalach a cheannach no solar air bathar no seirbheisean. Fa-sgrìobhadh aig Cuspair 19
Earrannan 5 - Fiosrachadh a' buntainn ri uchd-mhacachd, cùram, altram no oideachadh leanabh sònraichte sam bith no a' buntainn ri bhith a' cumail sùil air no àite-còmhnaidh leanabh sònraichte sam bith a rèir riatanas stiùiridh a chaidh a dhèanamh a thaobh an leanaibh sin fo Achd Obair Sòisealachd (Alba) 1968. Fa-sgrìobhadh aig Cuspair 20
Earrannan 3 - Fiosrachadh a' buntainn ri tagradh airson, no bho neach a tha a' faighinn no a fhuair, seirbheis sam bith air a sholar leis a' Chomhairle.
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Item 29
Paragraph 6, 8 & 9 - Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person other than the Comhairle, information relating to the amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the Comhairle under any particular contract for the acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services and information relating to any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to the Comhairle in the course of negotiations for a contract for the acquisition or disposal of property or the supply of goods or services.
Items 30, 38 & 43
Paragraph 6 - Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person other than the Comhairle
Item 56
Paragraph 1 - Information relating to a particular employee, former employee or applicant to become an employee of, or a particular office holder or former office holder, or applicant to become and office holder under, the Comhairle
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Cuspair 29
Earran 6, 8 & 9 - Fiosrachadh an dàimh ri cùisean ionmhais no gnothachais neach sam bith, a-thuilleadh air a' Chomhairle, fiosrachadh an dàimh ri cùisean ionmhais no gnothachais neach sam bith, a-thuilleadh air a' Chomhairle; Teirmean sam bith tairgste no gu bhith air an tairgse le no ris a' Chomhairle, ann an cùrsa barganachadh airson cunnradh airson ceannachd no reic seilbh no airson solar bathar no seirbheisean; agus fiosrachadh ann an dàimh ri ionmhas ri chosg leis a' Chomhairle fo chunnradh shònraichte airson togalach a cheannach no solar air bathar no seirbheisean.
Cuspaiean 30, 38 & 43
Earran 6 - Fiosrachadh an dàimh ri cùisean ionmhais no gnothachais neach sam bith, a-thuilleadh air a' Chomhairle
Cuspair 56
Earrann 1 - Fiosrachadh ann an dàimh ri neach-obrach sam bith, neach a bha ag obair, no tagraiche gu bhith na neach-obraich, neach-dreuchd, no neach aig an robh dreuchd, no tagraiche gu bhith na neach-dreuchd aig a' Chomhairle.
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MINUTES |
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GEARR-CHUNNTASAN
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1 |
Minute of Meeting of 18 December 2008 (Vol 5 2008)
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Geàrr chunntas na Coinneimh air 18 Dùbhlachd 2008 (Leabhar 5 2008)
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Declaration of Interest
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Clàradh Ùidh |
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Minute of Meeting of the Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership of 3 December 2008
(p 1-4)
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Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Compairteachas Dealbhadh Coimhearsnachd na h-Innse Gall air 3 Dùbhlachd 2008 (td 1-4)
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Minute of Meeting of the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee of 22 January 2009
(p 5-6)
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Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Co-chomataidh Comhairleachaidh Ùghdarras Ionadail air 22 Faoilleach 2009 (td 5-6) |
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5 |
Minute of Meeting of Comataidh Buileachaidh Plana Cànan of 12 February 2009 (to follow)
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Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Comataidh Buileachaidh Plàna Cànan air 12 Gearran 2009 (ri leantainn)
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Minute of Meeting of Human Resources Sub-Committee of 12 February 2009 (to follow)
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Geàrr-chunntas Coinneamh Fo-chomataidh Goireasan Daonna air 12 Gearran 2009 (ri leantainn)
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Minute of Meeting of ICT, Procurement and Asset Management Sub-Committee of 12 February 2009 (to follow)
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Geàrr-chunntas Coinneimh Fo-Chomataidh Fiosrachadh Teicneòlas, Ceannachd agus Rianadh Maoin air 12 Gearran 2009 (ri leantainn)
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Minute of Meeting of Joint Services Committee of 13 February 2009 (to follow)
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Geàrr-chunntas Coinneamh Co-sheirbheisean air 13 Gearran 2009 (ri leantainn) |
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CONSTITUTION
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BUN-STÈIDH |
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Report by Chief Executive (p 7-10)
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Sgeama Suidheachaidh
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear (td 7-10) |
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Participation of Young People in the Decision Making Process
Report by Chief Executive (p 11)
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Com-pàirteachadh Òigridh ann an Siostam Tighinn gu Co-dhùnaidhean
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear (td 11) |
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COMMUNITY PLANNING
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DEALBHADH COIMHEARSNACHD |
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Draft Outer Hebrides Single Outcome Agreement 2009
Report by Chief Executive
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Dreach Co-dhùnadh Aonta Shingilte Innse Gall 2009
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
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FINANCE
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IONMHAS |
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12 |
General Fund Third Quarter Revenue Monitoring
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (separately circulated)
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Sgrùdadh Maoin Cosgais Choitcheann an Dàrna Ràith
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (Mun cuairt air leth)
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General Fund Third Quarter Capital Monitoring Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (separately circulated)
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Sgrùdadh Maoin Calpa Choitcheann an Dàrna Ràith
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (Mun cuairt air leth)
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14 |
Treasury Management Treasury Strategy 2009/10
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 13-20)
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Rianach Ionmhais Ro-innleachd Ionmhais 2009/10
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 13-20) |
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Treasury Policy Statement 2009/10
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 21-28)
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Dubhadh as Fiachan 2009/10
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 21-28) |
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Write Off of Council Tax Debts Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 29-30)
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Dubhadh as Fiachan Cìs Chomhairle
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 29-30) |
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Western Isles Schools Project Budget
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 31-32)
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Buidseat WISP
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 31-32)
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COU Third Quarter Monitoring 2008/09
Report by Director of Technical Services (p 33-42)*
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Sgrùdadh an Treas Ràith 2008/09 air Aonad Obraichean Malairteach
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach (td 33-42)* |
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Specialist Mainland Placements for Children 2008/09
Report by Chief Executive (p 43-45)*
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Suidheachadh ann an Goireasan Sònraichte air Tìr Mòr do Chloinne 2008/09
Aithisg leis an Àrd-oifigear (td 43-45)* |
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Mainland Placement Panel
Report by Director of Social and Community Services
(p 47-53)*
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Panal Suidheachadh air Tìr Mòr
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd (td 47-53)* |
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BUSINESS PLANS AND BUDGETS
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PLANAICHEAN GNÌOMH |
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Business Plans and Budget 2009/10
Report by Chief Executive (separately circulated)
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (separately circulated)
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Planaichean Gnìomh agus Buidseat 2009/10
(a) Planaichean Gnìomh 2009/10
Aithisg leis an Àrd-oifigear (Mun cuairt air leth)
(b) Buidseat 2009/10
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (Mun cuairt air leth)
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22 |
Annual Review of Fees and Charges for Community Care Services
Report by Director of Social and Community Services
(separately circulated)
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Ath-sgrùdadh Bhliadhnail air Cìsean airson Cùram Coimhearsnachd.
Aithisg le, Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd CnES (Mun cuairt air leth) |
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Western Isles Care Units, Sheltered Housing and Tigh Ceilidh Provision
Report by Director of Social and Community Services
(separately circulated)
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Ullachadh airson Aonadan Cùram nan Eilean Siar, Taighean Tamaill agus Taighean Cèilidh
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd (Mun cuairt air leth)
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INTEGRATED SERVICES
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CO-SHEIRBHEISEAN |
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The Integration of the Faire and Customer Services Functions
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 55-58)
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24 |
Amalachadh Faire agus Seirbheisean Luchd-Ceannachd
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 55-58) |
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Report by Chief Executive (p 59-63)
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Iomairt Cuairsgean
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear (td 59-63)
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26 |
Diagnostic Pathways Programme Report Appendix.ppt
Report by Chief Executive
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Pròiseact Slighean Breithneachail - Fiosrachaidh
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear *
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BUILDINGS
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TOGLAICHEAN |
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27 |
Capital Works: Programme and Progress
Report by Director of Technical Services (p 65)
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Obraichean Calpa: Prògram agus Adhartas
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach (td 65) |
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Report by Director of Technical Services (separately circulated)
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Prògram Bhliadhnail Càradh agus Gleidheadh 2008/2009: Aithisg Cosgais Ràitheil gu 31 Dùbhlachd 2008
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach (Mun cuairt air leth) |
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29 |
Stornoway Town Hall Fabric Phase 3 - Update
Report by Director of Technical Services (p 67)*
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29 |
Talla Bhaile Steòrnabhaigh Ire 3 - Fiosrachadh
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach (td 67)* |
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Asset Management Planning
Report by Chief Executive (p 69-72)*
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Dealbhachadh Rianadh Maoin
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear (td 69-72) |
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Western Isles Schools Project Update
Report by Chief Executive
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Fiosrachadh air WISP
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear
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CONTRACTUAL MATTERS
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GNOTHAICHEAN CUNNRAIDH |
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32 |
Application for Inclusion in Standing Lists of Approved Contractors
Report by Director of Technical Services (p 73-78)
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Iarrtas gu bhith air Liosta Seasmhach nan Cunnradairean Aontaichte
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Seirbheisean Teicnigeach (td 73-78) |
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Roadstone and Concrete Aggregates 2009/10
Report by Director of Technical Services (p 79)
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33 |
Liosta Tagraidh 2009/10 Stuthan Rathaid
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sheirbheisean Teicnigeach (td 79) |
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34 |
Lews Castle: Engagement of Consultants
Report by Director of Development (p 81-82)
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Caisteal Leòdhais: Fastadh Luchd-comhairleachaidh
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 81-82) |
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Tender for Sheriff Officer Services
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 83)
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35 |
Tagradh airson Seirbheisean Maor-Dearg
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 83)
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36 |
Procurement of Electronic Document Management System
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 85-87)
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36 |
Siostam Eileagtronaigeach airson Rianadh Phàipear a Cheannachd
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 85-87)
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CAPITAL PROGRAMME
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PRÒGRAM CALPA |
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37 |
Capital Programme 2008-12: Timetable
(p 89-101)
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Prògram Calpa 2008-12: Clàr-ama
Co-Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sheirbheisean Teicnigeach agus Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 89-101) |
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38 |
Capital Programme: Core and Statutory Education ICT Network Upgrade
Report by Acting Director of Education (p 103-114)*
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Prògram Calpa Foghlam Bunaiteach agus Reachdail: Ùrachadh Lìon-obrach Fiosrachadh Teicneòlais
Aithisg le Gnìomh Stiùirche Foghlaim (td 103-114)*
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Community Land Resources Development Programme: Scheme of Administration
Report by Director of Development (p 115-118)
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Program Leasachadh Stòras Fearran Coimhearsnachd: Sgeama Rianachd
Aithish le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 115-118) |
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Community Marine Access Scheme: Scheme of Administration
Report by Director of Development (p 119-122)
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Cothrom na Mara don Choimhearsnachd: Sgeama Rianachd
Aithish le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 119-122) |
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Community Environmental Grant: Scheme of Administration
Report by Director of Development (p 123-126)
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Tabhartas Tìrshlàinteachd Coimhearsnachd - Sgeama Rianachd
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 123-126) |
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Tourism Projects - Scheme of Administration
Report by Director of Development (p 127-130)
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Pròiseactan Turasachd - Sgeama Rianachd
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 127-130) |
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West Harris Crofting Trust - Request for Assistance
Report by Director of Development (p 131-133)*
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Urras Croitearachd Taobh Siar na Hearadh - Iarrtas airson Taic-airgid
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 131-133)* |
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Creative Industries and Media Centre - 56 Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Report by Director of Development (p 135-150)
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Gnìomhachasan Cruthachail agus Ionad Meadhanan - 56 Rathad Shìphoirt, Steòrnabhagh
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 135-150) |
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Release of Capital for IT Projects
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 151-155)
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Saoradh Airgead Calpa airson Pròiseactan IT
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 151-155) |
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ENERGY
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CUMHACHD |
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Scottish Government Renewable Benefits Study
Report by Director of Development (p 157-166)
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Sgrudadh Riaghaltas na h-Alba air Buannachdan Cumhachd Ath-nuadhachail
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 157-166) |
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COMMUNITY CARE
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CÙRAM COIMHEARSNACHD |
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Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council: Consultation on Final Dates
Report by Director of Social and Community Services
(p 167-172)
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Clàradh le Comhairle Seirbheisean Sòisealta na h-Alba: Co-Chomhairle air cinn-latha cinnteach
Aithisg le, Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd (td 167-172)
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Consultation on Regulations and Revised Guidance on Ordinary Residence
Report by Director of Social and Community Services
(p 173-179)
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Co-chomhairle air Riaghailtean agus Stiùireadh ata-sgrùdaichte air Còmhnaidh Ábhaisteach
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Sòisealachd agus Seirbheisean Coimhearsnachd (td 173-179)
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HOUSING |
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TAIGHEADAS |
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Investment in Affordable Housing: Consultation
Report by Director of Development (p 181-183)
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Co-chomhairleachadh: Airgead seilbh airson Taigheadas So-ruigsinneach
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 181-183)
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Private Sector Housing Grant: Offer of Award 2009/10
Report by Director of Development (p 185-191)
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Tabhartas Taigheadas An Roinn Phrìobhaideach: Tairgse Tabhartas 2009/10
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Leasachaidh (td 185-191)
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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STÒRAS DAONNA |
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Report by Chief Executive (p 193-206)
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Obrachadh Sùbailte
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear (td 193-206) |
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Childcare Vouchers Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Joint Report by Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 207-213)
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Sgeama Ìobairt Tuarastal Eàrlais Cùram-cloinne
Co-Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear agus Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 207-213) |
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Discretionary Policies Under the Local Government Pension Scheme
Report by Director of Finance and Corporate Resources (p 215-218)
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Poileasaidhean fo Ùghdarrais fo Sgeama Pheinnsean Ùghdarrasan Ionadail
Aithisg le Stiùiriche Ionmhais agus Stòras Corporra (td 215-218) |
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Report by Chief Executive (p 219-256)
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Rannsachadh de Luchd-obrach
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear (td 219-256) |
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Report by Chief Executive (p 257-263)
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Sgeama Molaidhean Luchd-obrach
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear (td 257-263)
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56 |
Review of Technical Services
Report by Chief Executive * |
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Roinn Seirbheisean Teinigeach
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear *
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PERFORMANCE REVIEW
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ATH-SGRÙDADH DHEANADAS |
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Report by Chief Executive (p 265-267)
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Aithisgean Fhathast ri Thighinn: Adhartas
Aithisg leis an Àrd Oifigear (td 265-267) |
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NOTE: The next scheduled meeting of the Committee will be on Thursday 30 April 2009
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FIOSRACHADH: Bithidh an ath Choinneamh den Chomataidh air Diardaoin 30 Giblean 2009 |