21 May 2003

Minute of Meeting held in the Council Offices, Stornoway, on Wednesday 21 May 2003 at 2.00pm

PRESENT

Mr Alex A Macdonald (Chairman)

Mr Angus Campbell (Vice-Chairman)

Miss Samantha E L Hawkins

Mr John Mackay

Mr Norman M Macleod

Mr Iain Morrison

Mr Donald J Macsween

Mr Roderick Morrison

Mr Alexander M Mackintosh

Mr Norman A Macdonald

Mrs Annie Macdonald

Mr Malcolm J Graham

Mrs Morag Munro

Mr Ian M Macleod

Mr Donald Macdonald

Mr Neil Campbell

Mr Archie K Campbell

Mr Angus Nicolson

Mr Donald Maclean

Mr Murdo Macleod

Mr Martin C Taylor

Mr Norman L Macdonald

Mr Peter Carlin

Mr Keith Dodson

Mr Ronald J Mackinnon

Mr Angus McCormack

Mr Angus Macdonald

Mr Donald I Nicholson

Mr Donald Manford

Prayer

The Convener called on Mr Donald I Nicholson who led the meeting in prayer.

Tribute: New Members

The Convener warmly welcomed all Members to the meeting.

Tribute: Mr Donald I Nicholson

The Convener, on behalf of the Comhairle, extended sympathy to Councillor Donald I Nicholson, on the recent death of his father.

Tribute: Mr Bill Houston

The Convener, on behalf of the Comhairle, extended sympathy to Mr Bill Houston and his young family, who had lost a wife and mother recently.

Tribute: Mr John Clark

The Convener referred to Mr John Clark, Head of the Executive Office, who is due to retire from the Comhairle, after 21 years service. Mr Clark joined the Administration and Legal Services Department in 1982 and in 1988 he was promoted to the Chief Executive's Department as Policy Adviser, and latterly became Head of Executive Office. Mr Clark has given the Comhairle many years of dedicated service and on behalf of the Comhairle the Convener wished Mr Clark and his wife Jane, a long and happy retirement.

Tribute: Local Football Teams

The Convener referred to the Stornoway Primary School P6 Football Team, who had recently won the Scottish Schools Six A-sides Competition in Stirling, which was sponsored by Scotland Against Drugs. The high standard of football displayed by the team was commented on at the Competition and the Convener, on behalf of the Comhairle, congratulated the Stornoway Primary School P6 Football Team on their achievement.

The Convener referred to the Nicolson Under 15 Football Teams, the Nicolson Under 16 Boys Team, who reached the Semi Final of a National Tournament, and the Nicolson Senior Girls Team, who won the North of Scotland Cup for Senior Girls for the fourth year in succession. On behalf of the Comhairle, the Convener congratulated all of the teams on their achievement.

The Convener also referred to the Sgoil Lionacleit Senior Football Team, who are playing in the Final of the North of Scotland Cup in Portree on Friday 23 May 2003 and, on behalf of the Comhairle, congratulated them and wished them every success in this game.

CONSTITUTION

Policy and Resources Committee: Appointment of Non-Chairman Members

1

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of non-Chairman Members to the Policy and Resources Committee. The Report indicated that in terms of the Comhairle's Scheme of Administration, the Policy and Resources Committee comprises the Convener, Vice-Convener, the seven Chairman of the Service Committees and three other Members of the Comhairle.

The Convener called for nominations for the three places on the Policy and Resources Committee.

It was agreed to appoint Mr Norman A Macdonald, Mrs Morag Munro and Mr Donald Maclean to the Policy and Resources Committee.

Human Resources Sub-Committee: Appointment of Members

2

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of members to the Human Resources Sub-Committee. It was indicated in the Report that the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee is ex-officio a member of the Human Resources Sub-Committee.

The Convener called for nominations for the remaining six places on the Human Resources Sub-Committee.

It was agreed to appoint Mr Alexander A Macdonald, Mr Norman A Macdonald, Mr Norman L Macdonald, Mrs Morag Munro, Mr Archie K Campbell and Mr Donald Maclean to the Human Resources Sub-Committee.

Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee: Appointment of Comhairle Representatives

3

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of members to the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee. It was indicated in the Report that the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Commercial Operations Board are ex-officio Members of the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee.

The Convener called for nominations for the remaining seven places on the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee.

It was agreed to appoint Mr Norman A Macdonald, Mr Ian M Macleod, Mr George Lonie, Mr Keith Dodson, Mr Angus Campbell, Mr Alexander M Mackintosh, and Mr Peter Carlin to the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee.

Audit and Scrutiny Committee: Appointment of Members

4

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Comhairle's Audit and Scrutiny Committee. It was indicated in the Report that the purpose of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee is to provide an objective evaluation of performance for the Comhairle and an effective and fair appeals mechanism. The membership of the Committee is eight Members of the Comhairle and members of the Policy and Resources Committee are not eligible for appointment to the Audit and Scrutiny Committee.

The Convener called for nominations for Members to serve on the Audit and Scrutiny Committee and the following nominations were duly moved and seconded:

Miss Samantha E L Hawkins Mr Donald J Macsween

Mr Iain Morrison Mrs Annie Macdonald

Mr Angus M Graham Mr Donald Macdonald

Mr Ian M Macleod Mr Roderick Morrison

Mr Neil Campbell Mr Angus McCormack

Mr Donald I Nicholson

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

Miss Samantha E L Hawkins 21

Mr Iain Morrison 20

Mr Angus M Graham 10

Mr Ian M Macleod 20

Mr Neil Campbell 16

Mr Donald I Nicholson 22

Mr Donald J Macsween 11

Mrs Annie Macdonald 16

Mr Donald Macdonald 20

Mr Roderick Morrison 18

Mr Angus McCormack 18

A second ballot was therefore held between Mr Neil Campbell and Mrs Annie Macdonald, the result of which was as follows:

Mr Neil Campbell 19

Mrs Annie Macdonald 8

The Convener then declared that the following members had been appointed to serve on the Comhairle's Audit and Scrutiny Committee:

Mr Donald I Nicholson

Miss Samantha E L Hawkins

Mr Iain Morrison

Mr Ian M Macleod

Mr Donald Macdonald

Mr Roderick Morrison

Mr Angus McCormack

Mr Neil Campbell

COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

Access to Records (Social Work) Review Committee

5

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning nominations for membership of the Access to Records (Social Work) Review Committee and the Advisory Committee. The Report indicated that the Committee is required to determine appeals by persons refused access to their Social Work records by the Director of Social Work. The Committee comprises the Chairman of the Social Work Committee ex-officio and two Members of the Comhairle who are not Members of the Social Work Committee.

The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Access to Records (Social Work) Review Committee.

It was agreed to appoint Mr Martin C Taylor and Miss Samantha E L Hawkins, to the Access to Records (Social Work) Review Committee.

Appeals Committee (School Placings)

6

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning appointments to the Appeals Committee (School Placings). The Report indicated that membership of the Appeals Committee is drawn from the Comhairle or its Education Committee and persons who are not Members of the Comhairle or its Education Committee but who are parents of children of school age or persons with experience in Education, or persons acquainted with the educational conditions in the Council area.

The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Appeals Committee (School Placings)

It was agreed to appoint Mr Norman L Macdonald, Mrs Morag Munro, Mr Angus McCormack, Mr Ian M Macleod, Mr Donald Manford and Mr Angus Macdonald to the Appeals Committee (School Placings).

It was further agreed to nominate Mr Roderick Macdonald, former Chairman of Education, as the non elected member who has an interest in Education.

Children's Panel Advisory Committee

7

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of the Comhairle's representatives on the Children's Panel Advisory Committee (CPAC). It was indicated in the Report that the functions of the CPAC are to recommend to the Scottish Ministers persons suitable for consideration as members of the Children's Panel, a general responsibility for the training of Children's Panel Members and to advise the Scottish Ministers on such matters relating to the general administration of Panels as they may refer to the Committee. The CPAC comprises five members, two of whom are appointed by the Comhairle and three by the Scottish Ministers.

The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Children's Panel Advisory Committee.

It was agreed to appoint Mr Murdo Macleod and Mr Roderick Morrison to the Children's Panel Advisory Committee.

Gaelic Language and Culture Forum

8

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of the Comhairle's representatives to the Gaelic Language and Culture Forum. The Report indicated that the Forum was established to provide a means of regular consultation between the Comhairle and other bodies active in the promotion of the Gaelic language, with a view to co-ordinating the encouraging of the use of the Gaelic language in all aspects of life in na h-Eileanan an Iar.

It was indicated in the Report that the following members were ex-officio members of the Gaelic Language and Culture Forum: the Convener, Vice-Convener, the Chairman of Arts and Leisure Committee, Chairman of Education and Children's Services Committee and the Chairman of Sustainable Development Committee.

The Convener called for nominations for the remaining three positions on the Gaelic Language and Culture Forum and the following nominations were duly moved and seconded:

Mr Roderick Morrison Mrs Annie Macdonald

Mr Iain Morrison Mrs Morag Munro

Mr Donald J Macsween

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

Mr Roderick Morrison 13

Mr Iain Morrison 16

Mr Donald J Macsween 15

Mrs Annie Macdonald 18

Mrs Morag Munro 15

Following the ballot, Mrs Morag Munro indicated that she no longer wished to be considered for appointment to the Forum.

The Convener then declared that the following members had been appointed to serve on the Gaelic Language and Culture Forum:

Mrs Annie Macdonald

Mr Iain Morrison

Mr Donald J Macsween

OTHER BODIES

Joint Future Committee

9

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning nominations for membership of the Joint Future Committee. The Report indicated that the Joint Future Committee was established to oversee the joint resourcing and joint management arrangements for Community Care Services with NHS Eileanan Siar. There is equal representation from the Comhairle and NHS Eileanan Siar on the Joint Future Committee.

The Convener called for nominations for five Members to serve on the Joint Future Committee and the following nominations were duly moved and seconded:

Mr Murdo Macleod Mr Angus Campbell

Mr Roderick Morrison Mr Ronald J Mackinnon

Mr Norman M Macleod Mr Alexander M Mackintosh

Mrs Morag Munro Mr Donald Manford

The Comhairle proceeded to vote by ballot, the results of which were as follows:

Mr Murdo Macleod 20

Mr Roderick Morrison 19

Mr Norman M Macleod 18

Mrs Morag Munro 14

Mr Angus Campbell 19

Mr Ronald J Mackinnon 13

Mr Alexander M Mackintosh 9

Mr Donald Manford 13

The Convener then declared that the following members had been appointed to serve on the Joint Future Committee:

Mr Murdo Macleod

Mr Roderick Morrison

Mr Angus Campbell

Mr Norman M Macleod

Mrs Morag Munro

Local Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff

10

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning nominations for membership of the Comhairle's side of the Local Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff. The Report indicated that the membership of the Local Negotiating Committee is six Members of the Education Committee, the Director of Education and seven Members of the Teaching Staff associations.

The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Local Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff.

It was agreed to appoint Mr Norman L Macdonald, Mrs Morag Munro, Mr Ian M Macleod, Mrs Annie Macdonald, Mr Donald I Nicholson and Miss Samantha E L Hawkins to the Local Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff and to confirm the appointment of Mr Murdo Macleod, Director of Education.

Convention of Scottish Local Authorities: Appointment of Representatives

11

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of representatives to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. The Report indicated that the Comhairle is entitled to nominate three Members to represent the Comhairle on the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and that the Comhairle's previous representation has been the Convener, Vice-Convener and one other Member.

The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.

It was agreed to nominate Mr Alex A Macdonald, Mr Angus Campbell and Mr Norman L Macdonald as the Comhairle's representatives on the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.

It was further agreed that the Comhairle nominate Mr Alex A Macdonald as a Vice-President of the Convention.

Appointments to Outside Bodies

12

The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning delegation to enable the Comhairle to be represented on Outside Bodies during the period 20 May 2003 - 12 June 2003.

It was agreed that it be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Convener and Vice-Convener, to determine the Comhairle's representation on any Outside Body which may meet during the period 20 May 2003 - 12 June 2003.

It was further agreed to nominate Mr Donald Macdonald and Mrs Morag Munro as Directors of Harris Development Limited and Urras na Hearadh and to nominate Mr Archie K Campbell as a Director of Harris Development Limited and Urras na Hearadh Limited until 12 June 2003.

Representation of Islands Interest in the Scottish Parliament

13

The Director of Corporate Services sought and obtained the Convener's permission to withdraw this item.

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PRESENT	Mr Alex A Macdonald (Chairman)
	Mr Angus Campbell (Vice-Chairman)
	Miss Samantha E L Hawkins
	Mr John Mackay	Mr Norman M Macleod
	Mr Iain Morrison	Mr Donald J Macsween
	Mr Roderick Morrison	Mr Alexander M Mackintosh
	Mr Norman A Macdonald	Mrs Annie Macdonald
	Mr Malcolm J Graham	Mrs Morag Munro
	Mr Ian M Macleod	Mr Donald Macdonald
	Mr Neil Campbell	Mr Archie K Campbell
	Mr Angus Nicolson	Mr Donald Maclean
	Mr Murdo Macleod	Mr Martin C Taylor
	Mr Norman L Macdonald	Mr Peter Carlin
	Mr Keith Dodson	Mr Ronald J Mackinnon
	Mr Angus McCormack	Mr Angus Macdonald
	Mr Donald I Nicholson	Mr Donald Manford

Prayer		The Convener called on Mr Donald I Nicholson who led the meeting in prayer.
Tribute: New Members		The Convener warmly welcomed all Members to the meeting.
Tribute: Mr Donald I Nicholson		The Convener, on behalf of the Comhairle, extended sympathy to Councillor Donald I Nicholson, on the recent death of his father.
Tribute: Mr Bill Houston		The Convener, on behalf of the Comhairle, extended sympathy to Mr Bill Houston and his young family, who had lost a wife and mother recently.
Tribute: Mr John Clark		The Convener referred to Mr John Clark, Head of the Executive Office, who is due to retire from the Comhairle, after 21 years service. Mr Clark joined the Administration and Legal Services Department in 1982 and in 1988 he was promoted to the Chief Executive's Department as Policy Adviser, and latterly became Head of Executive Office. Mr Clark has given the Comhairle many years of dedicated service and on behalf of the Comhairle the Convener wished Mr Clark and his wife Jane, a long and happy retirement.
Tribute: Local Football Teams		The Convener referred to the Stornoway Primary School P6 Football Team, who had recently won the Scottish Schools Six A-sides Competition in Stirling, which was sponsored by Scotland Against Drugs. The high standard of football displayed by the team was commented on at the Competition and the Convener, on behalf of the Comhairle, congratulated the Stornoway Primary School P6 Football Team on their achievement.
		The Convener referred to the Nicolson Under 15 Football Teams, the Nicolson Under 16 Boys Team, who reached the Semi Final of a National Tournament, and the Nicolson Senior Girls Team, who won the North of Scotland Cup for Senior Girls for the fourth year in succession. On behalf of the Comhairle, the Convener congratulated all of the teams on their achievement. The Convener also referred to the Sgoil Lionacleit Senior Football Team, who are playing in the Final of the North of Scotland Cup in Portree on Friday 23 May 2003 and, on behalf of the Comhairle, congratulated them and wished them every success in this game.
		CONSTITUTION
Policy and Resources Committee: Appointment of Non-Chairman Members	1	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of non-Chairman Members to the Policy and Resources Committee. The Report indicated that in terms of the Comhairle's Scheme of Administration, the Policy and Resources Committee comprises the Convener, Vice-Convener, the seven Chairman of the Service Committees and three other Members of the Comhairle. The Convener called for nominations for the three places on the Policy and Resources Committee. It was agreed to appoint Mr Norman A Macdonald, Mrs Morag Munro and Mr Donald Maclean to the Policy and Resources Committee.
Human Resources Sub-Committee: Appointment of Members	2	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of members to the Human Resources Sub-Committee. It was indicated in the Report that the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee is ex-officio a member of the Human Resources Sub-Committee. The Convener called for nominations for the remaining six places on the Human Resources Sub-Committee. It was agreed to appoint Mr Alexander A Macdonald, Mr Norman A Macdonald, Mr Norman L Macdonald, Mrs Morag Munro, Mr Archie K Campbell and Mr Donald Maclean to the Human Resources Sub-Committee.
Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee: Appointment of Comhairle Representatives	3	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of members to the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee. It was indicated in the Report that the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Commercial Operations Board are ex-officio Members of the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee. The Convener called for nominations for the remaining seven places on the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee. It was agreed to appoint Mr Norman A Macdonald, Mr Ian M Macleod, Mr George Lonie, Mr Keith Dodson, Mr Angus Campbell, Mr Alexander M Mackintosh, and Mr Peter Carlin to the Local Government Employee Joint Consultative Committee.
Audit and Scrutiny Committee: Appointment of Members	4	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Comhairle's Audit and Scrutiny Committee. It was indicated in the Report that the purpose of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee is to provide an objective evaluation of performance for the Comhairle and an effective and fair appeals mechanism. The membership of the Committee is eight Members of the Comhairle and members of the Policy and Resources Committee are not eligible for appointment to the Audit and Scrutiny Committee. The Convener called for nominations for Members to serve on the Audit and Scrutiny Committee and the following nominations were duly moved and seconded: Miss Samantha E L Hawkins Mr Donald J Macsween Mr Iain Morrison Mrs Annie Macdonald Mr Angus M Graham Mr Donald Macdonald Mr Ian M Macleod Mr Roderick Morrison Mr Neil Campbell Mr Angus McCormack Mr Donald I Nicholson The Comhairle proceeded to vote by ballot, the result of which was as follows: Miss Samantha E L Hawkins 21 Mr Iain Morrison 20 Mr Angus M Graham 10 Mr Ian M Macleod 20 Mr Neil Campbell 16 Mr Donald I Nicholson 22 Mr Donald J Macsween 11 Mrs Annie Macdonald 16 Mr Donald Macdonald 20 Mr Roderick Morrison 18 Mr Angus McCormack 18 A second ballot was therefore held between Mr Neil Campbell and Mrs Annie Macdonald, the result of which was as follows: Mr Neil Campbell 19 Mrs Annie Macdonald 8 The Convener then declared that the following members had been appointed to serve on the Comhairle's Audit and Scrutiny Committee: Mr Donald I Nicholson Miss Samantha E L Hawkins Mr Iain Morrison Mr Ian M Macleod Mr Donald Macdonald Mr Roderick Morrison Mr Angus McCormack Mr Neil Campbell

		COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
Access to Records (Social Work) Review Committee	5	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning nominations for membership of the Access to Records (Social Work) Review Committee and the Advisory Committee. The Report indicated that the Committee is required to determine appeals by persons refused access to their Social Work records by the Director of Social Work. The Committee comprises the Chairman of the Social Work Committee ex-officio and two Members of the Comhairle who are not Members of the Social Work Committee. The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Access to Records (Social Work) Review Committee. It was agreed to appoint Mr Martin C Taylor and Miss Samantha E L Hawkins, to the Access to Records (Social Work) Review Committee.
Appeals Committee (School Placings)	6	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning appointments to the Appeals Committee (School Placings). The Report indicated that membership of the Appeals Committee is drawn from the Comhairle or its Education Committee and persons who are not Members of the Comhairle or its Education Committee but who are parents of children of school age or persons with experience in Education, or persons acquainted with the educational conditions in the Council area. The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Appeals Committee (School Placings) It was agreed to appoint Mr Norman L Macdonald, Mrs Morag Munro, Mr Angus McCormack, Mr Ian M Macleod, Mr Donald Manford and Mr Angus Macdonald to the Appeals Committee (School Placings). It was further agreed to nominate Mr Roderick Macdonald, former Chairman of Education, as the non elected member who has an interest in Education.
Children's Panel Advisory Committee	7	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of the Comhairle's representatives on the Children's Panel Advisory Committee (CPAC). It was indicated in the Report that the functions of the CPAC are to recommend to the Scottish Ministers persons suitable for consideration as members of the Children's Panel, a general responsibility for the training of Children's Panel Members and to advise the Scottish Ministers on such matters relating to the general administration of Panels as they may refer to the Committee. The CPAC comprises five members, two of whom are appointed by the Comhairle and three by the Scottish Ministers. The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Children's Panel Advisory Committee. It was agreed to appoint Mr Murdo Macleod and Mr Roderick Morrison to the Children's Panel Advisory Committee.
Gaelic Language and Culture Forum	8	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of the Comhairle's representatives to the Gaelic Language and Culture Forum. The Report indicated that the Forum was established to provide a means of regular consultation between the Comhairle and other bodies active in the promotion of the Gaelic language, with a view to co-ordinating the encouraging of the use of the Gaelic language in all aspects of life in na h-Eileanan an Iar. It was indicated in the Report that the following members were ex-officio members of the Gaelic Language and Culture Forum: the Convener, Vice-Convener, the Chairman of Arts and Leisure Committee, Chairman of Education and Children's Services Committee and the Chairman of Sustainable Development Committee. The Convener called for nominations for the remaining three positions on the Gaelic Language and Culture Forum and the following nominations were duly moved and seconded: Mr Roderick Morrison Mrs Annie Macdonald Mr Iain Morrison Mrs Morag Munro Mr Donald J Macsween The Comhairle proceeded to vote by ballot, the result of which was as follows: Mr Roderick Morrison 13 Mr Iain Morrison 16 Mr Donald J Macsween 15 Mrs Annie Macdonald 18 Mrs Morag Munro 15 Following the ballot, Mrs Morag Munro indicated that she no longer wished to be considered for appointment to the Forum. The Convener then declared that the following members had been appointed to serve on the Gaelic Language and Culture Forum: Mrs Annie Macdonald Mr Iain Morrison Mr Donald J Macsween
		OTHER BODIES
Joint Future Committee	9	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning nominations for membership of the Joint Future Committee. The Report indicated that the Joint Future Committee was established to oversee the joint resourcing and joint management arrangements for Community Care Services with NHS Eileanan Siar. There is equal representation from the Comhairle and NHS Eileanan Siar on the Joint Future Committee.
		The Convener called for nominations for five Members to serve on the Joint Future Committee and the following nominations were duly moved and seconded:
		Mr Murdo Macleod Mr Angus Campbell Mr Roderick Morrison Mr Ronald J Mackinnon Mr Norman M Macleod Mr Alexander M Mackintosh Mrs Morag Munro Mr Donald Manford
		The Comhairle proceeded to vote by ballot, the results of which were as follows: Mr Murdo Macleod 20 Mr Roderick Morrison 19 Mr Norman M Macleod 18 Mrs Morag Munro 14 Mr Angus Campbell 19 Mr Ronald J Mackinnon 13 Mr Alexander M Mackintosh 9 Mr Donald Manford 13 The Convener then declared that the following members had been appointed to serve on the Joint Future Committee: Mr Murdo Macleod Mr Roderick Morrison Mr Angus Campbell Mr Norman M Macleod Mrs Morag Munro
Local Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff	10	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning nominations for membership of the Comhairle's side of the Local Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff. The Report indicated that the membership of the Local Negotiating Committee is six Members of the Education Committee, the Director of Education and seven Members of the Teaching Staff associations. The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Local Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff. It was agreed to appoint Mr Norman L Macdonald, Mrs Morag Munro, Mr Ian M Macleod, Mrs Annie Macdonald, Mr Donald I Nicholson and Miss Samantha E L Hawkins to the Local Negotiating Committee for Teaching Staff and to confirm the appointment of Mr Murdo Macleod, Director of Education.
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities: Appointment of Representatives	11	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of representatives to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. The Report indicated that the Comhairle is entitled to nominate three Members to represent the Comhairle on the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and that the Comhairle's previous representation has been the Convener, Vice-Convener and one other Member. The Convener called for nominations to serve on the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. It was agreed to nominate Mr Alex A Macdonald, Mr Angus Campbell and Mr Norman L Macdonald as the Comhairle's representatives on the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. It was further agreed that the Comhairle nominate Mr Alex A Macdonald as a Vice-President of the Convention.
Appointments to Outside Bodies	12	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning delegation to enable the Comhairle to be represented on Outside Bodies during the period 20 May 2003 - 12 June 2003. It was agreed that it be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Convener and Vice-Convener, to determine the Comhairle's representation on any Outside Body which may meet during the period 20 May 2003 - 12 June 2003. It was further agreed to nominate Mr Donald Macdonald and Mrs Morag Munro as Directors of Harris Development Limited and Urras na Hearadh and to nominate Mr Archie K Campbell as a Director of Harris Development Limited and Urras na Hearadh Limited until 12 June 2003.
Representation of Islands Interest in the Scottish Parliament	13	The Director of Corporate Services sought and obtained the Convener's permission to withdraw this item.