MAL9905

ARTS AND LEISURE COMMITTEE

Minute of Meeting held in the Council Offices, Stornoway, on Wednesday 19 May 1999 at 9.30am.

PRESENT

Mr Alasdair G Macrae (Chairman)

Mrs Katie M Mackenzie (Vice-Chairman)

Mr George Lonie

Mr Malcolm J Macleod

Mr Philip R McLean

Mr Iain Morrison

Mr Donald J Macsween

Mr Alex A MacDonald

Mr Finlay Morrison

Mr Norman A Macdonald

Mrs Mary Bremner

Mr Malcolm J Graham

Mr Ronald J Mackinnon

Mr Roderick J Murray

Mr Donald Manford

CONSTITUTION

Chairman C02.01

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The Committee Services Manager chaired the Meeting and called for nominations for Chairman of the Committee for the twelve months to May 2000.

Mrs Mary Bremner, seconded by Mr George Lonie, moved the election of Mr Alasdair G Macrae.

There being no further nominations the Committee Services Manger declared that Mr Alasdair G Macrae had been elected Chairman of the Committee for the twelve months to May 2000 and invited Mr Macrae to take the Chair.

Vice-Chairman C02.01

46

The Chairman called for nominations for Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the twelve months to May 2000.

Mr Iain Morrison, seconded by Mr Malcolm J Graham, moved the election of Mr Norman A Macdonald.

Mr Finlay Morrison, seconded by Mr Philip R McLean, moved the election of Mrs Katie M Mackenzie.

There being no further nominations the Committee proceeded to vote by ballot and the result of which was as follows:

Mrs Katie M Mackenzie 8 Votes

Mr Norman A Macdonald 7 Votes

The Chairman declared Mrs Katie M Mackenzie duly elected as Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the twelve months to May 2000.

Appointment to Sub-Committees

AL01.02

AL01.03

47

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee. The Report set out information on the constitution, functions and status of the Sub-Committee and on any constraints on the appointment of Members. The Committee was requested to appoint Members to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee, other than ex-officio Members.

The Chairman called for nominations to fill the six places on the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee and the following nominations were received duly proposed and seconded:

Mrs Katie M Mackenzie

Mr Philip R McLean

Mr Norman A Macdonald

Mr Finlay Morrison

Mrs Mary Bremner

Mr Ronald Mackinnon

Mr Malcolm J Macleod

The Committee proceeded to vote by ballot, the result of which was as follows:

Mrs Katie M Mackenzie 12 Votes

Mr Norman A Macdonald 12 Votes

Mr Finlay Morrison 12 Votes

Mr Philip R McLean 11 Votes

Mr Ronald J Mackinnon 11 Votes

Mrs Mary Bremner 9 Votes

Mr Malcolm J Macleod 9 Votes

It was agreed that Mrs Katie M Mackenzie, Mr Norman A Macdonald, Mr Finlay Morrison, Mr Philip R McLean, Mr Ronald J Mackinnon, be appointed to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee.

There being an equality of votes cast for Mrs Mary Bremner and Mr Malcolm J Macleod, the Committee in terms of Standing Order 60 proceeded to draw lots between the remaining two candidates and it was subsequently agreed that Mrs Mary Bremner had been elected to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee.

Youth Work Joint Liaison Committee

AL01.03

48

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Youth Work Joint Liaison Committee. The Chairman called for nominations to fill the four places on the Youth Work Liaison Committee and the following nominations were received duly moved and seconded:

Mr Alasdair G Macrae

Mr Malcolm J Macleod

Mrs Mary Bremner

Mr Norman A Macdonald

It was agreed that the Members nominated be appointed to the Youth Work Liaison Committee.

Valtos Member/Officer Working Group

AL01.07

49

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Valtos Outdoor Centre Member/Officer Working Group. The Chairman called for nomination to fill the three places on the Valtos Outdoor Centre Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received:

Mr Alasdair G Macrae

Mr Norman A Macdonald

Mr Malcolm J Graham.

It was agreed that the Members nominated be appointed to the Valtos Outdoor Centre Member/Officer Working Group.

Tribute: Mr Neil R Galbraith

C01.04

50

The Chairman referred to Mr Neil R Galbraith, who was attending his last Meeting of the Arts and Leisure Committee as Director of Education and Leisure Services before taking up post of Acting Chief Executive. The Chairman referred to Mr Galbraith's commitment and dedication to the work of the Committee and on behalf of the Committee thanked Mr Galbraith for all his hard work and wished him every success in his new post.

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PRESENT	Mr Alasdair G Macrae (Chairman)
	Mrs Katie M Mackenzie (Vice-Chairman)	Mr George Lonie
	Mr Malcolm J Macleod	Mr Philip R McLean
	Mr Iain Morrison	Mr Donald J Macsween
	Mr Alex A MacDonald	Mr Finlay Morrison
	Mr Norman A Macdonald	Mrs Mary Bremner
	Mr Malcolm J Graham	Mr Ronald J Mackinnon
	Mr Roderick J Murray	Mr Donald Manford

		CONSTITUTION
Chairman C02.01	45	The Committee Services Manager chaired the Meeting and called for nominations for Chairman of the Committee for the twelve months to May 2000. Mrs Mary Bremner, seconded by Mr George Lonie, moved the election of Mr Alasdair G Macrae. There being no further nominations the Committee Services Manger declared that Mr Alasdair G Macrae had been elected Chairman of the Committee for the twelve months to May 2000 and invited Mr Macrae to take the Chair.
Vice-Chairman C02.01	46	The Chairman called for nominations for Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the twelve months to May 2000. Mr Iain Morrison, seconded by Mr Malcolm J Graham, moved the election of Mr Norman A Macdonald. Mr Finlay Morrison, seconded by Mr Philip R McLean, moved the election of Mrs Katie M Mackenzie. There being no further nominations the Committee proceeded to vote by ballot and the result of which was as follows: Mrs Katie M Mackenzie 8 Votes Mr Norman A Macdonald 7 Votes The Chairman declared Mrs Katie M Mackenzie duly elected as Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the twelve months to May 2000.
Appointment to Sub-Committees AL01.02 AL01.03	47	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee. The Report set out information on the constitution, functions and status of the Sub-Committee and on any constraints on the appointment of Members. The Committee was requested to appoint Members to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee, other than ex-officio Members.
		The Chairman called for nominations to fill the six places on the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee and the following nominations were received duly proposed and seconded: Mrs Katie M Mackenzie Mr Philip R McLean Mr Norman A Macdonald Mr Finlay Morrison Mrs Mary Bremner Mr Ronald Mackinnon Mr Malcolm J Macleod The Committee proceeded to vote by ballot, the result of which was as follows: Mrs Katie M Mackenzie 12 Votes Mr Norman A Macdonald 12 Votes Mr Finlay Morrison 12 Votes Mr Philip R McLean 11 Votes Mr Ronald J Mackinnon 11 Votes Mrs Mary Bremner 9 Votes Mr Malcolm J Macleod 9 Votes It was agreed that Mrs Katie M Mackenzie, Mr Norman A Macdonald, Mr Finlay Morrison, Mr Philip R McLean, Mr Ronald J Mackinnon, be appointed to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee. There being an equality of votes cast for Mrs Mary Bremner and Mr Malcolm J Macleod, the Committee in terms of Standing Order 60 proceeded to draw lots between the remaining two candidates and it was subsequently agreed that Mrs Mary Bremner had been elected to the Arts and Leisure Sub-Committee.
Youth Work Joint Liaison Committee AL01.03	48	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Youth Work Joint Liaison Committee. The Chairman called for nominations to fill the four places on the Youth Work Liaison Committee and the following nominations were received duly moved and seconded: Mr Alasdair G Macrae Mr Malcolm J Macleod Mrs Mary Bremner Mr Norman A Macdonald It was agreed that the Members nominated be appointed to the Youth Work Liaison Committee.
Valtos Member/Officer Working Group AL01.07	49	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Valtos Outdoor Centre Member/Officer Working Group. The Chairman called for nomination to fill the three places on the Valtos Outdoor Centre Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received: Mr Alasdair G Macrae Mr Norman A Macdonald Mr Malcolm J Graham. It was agreed that the Members nominated be appointed to the Valtos Outdoor Centre Member/Officer Working Group.
Tribute: Mr Neil R Galbraith C01.04	50	The Chairman referred to Mr Neil R Galbraith, who was attending his last Meeting of the Arts and Leisure Committee as Director of Education and Leisure Services before taking up post of Acting Chief Executive. The Chairman referred to Mr Galbraith's commitment and dedication to the work of the Committee and on behalf of the Committee thanked Mr Galbraith for all his hard work and wished him every success in his new post.
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