We asked the public, Community Councils and Elected Members for comments on proposed amendments to the Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils, a revised Model Constitution, Community Council Standing Orders and a voluntary Code of Conduct.
During the consultation period which ran from 18 May 2023 to 21 August 2023, the Comhairle received two comments which sought clarification on membership and timing of meetings. These queries were answered.
The revised Scheme and associated Governance Documents were approved by the Comhairle on 27 September 2023. The revised Scheme and Governance Documents will be introduced for the new term of Community Councils which will run from October 2023 to October 2027.
We asked the public, Community Councils and Elected Members for comments on proposed amendments to the Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils, a revised Model Constitution, Community Council Standing Orders and a voluntary Code of Conduct.
Access to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s IT system, including its website, have been affected by a Criminal Cyber Incident on 7 November and the full consultation details previously published cannot be accessed. Therefore, the outcome of the consultation is published on the interim website to inform the public of the outcome of the consultation.
Access to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s IT system, including its website, have been affected by a Criminal Cyber Incident on 7 November and the full consultation details previously published cannot be accessed. Therefore, the outcome of the consultation is published on the interim website to inform the public of the outcome of the consultation.
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