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COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE

Minute of Meeting held in the Council Offices, Stornoway, on Wednesday, 19 May 1999 at 12 noon

PRESENT

Mr Donald Maclean (Chairman)

Mr Archibald K Campbell (Vice-Chairman)

Mr Donald J Macsween

Mr Malcolm J Macleod

Mr Donald M Mackay

Mr Roderick Morrison

Mr Donald Macdonald

Mr Alexander A Macdonald

Mr James L Macarthur

Mr Roderick J Murray

Mrs Mary Bremner

Ms Rita Macdonald

Mr Ronald J Mackinnon

Mr Norman L Macdonald

Mr Donald Manford

Membership

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CONSTITUTION

The Committee Services Manager reported that Mr Donald J Macsween had requested that he serve on the Committee in place of Mr Angus M Graham, who had given his consent to this proposal, on the basis that Mr Graham would serve on the Social Work Committee in place of Mr Macsween.

The Committee agreed to proceed on the basis of the proposed revised membership.

Appointment of Chairman

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The Committee Services Manager chaired the meeting and called for nominations for the post of Chairman.

Mr Norman L Macdonald, seconded by Mr Donald M Mackay, moved the election of Mr Donald Maclean.

There being no further nominations, the Committee Services Manager declared that Mr Donald Maclean had been duly elected as Chairman of the Committee for the twelve month period to May 2000.

Appointment of Vice-Chairman

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The Chairman called for nominations for the post of Vice-Chairman.

Mr Donald Macdonald, seconded by Mr James L Macarthur, moved the election of Mr Donald Manford.

Mr Malcolm J Macleod, seconded by Ms Rita Macdonald, moved the election of Mr Archibald K Campbell.

Mrs Mary Bremner, seconded by Mr Ronald J Mackinnon, moved the election of Mr Donald J Macsween.

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

Mr Archibald K Campbell 7 votes

Mr Donald J Macsween 5 votes

Mr Donald Manford 3 votes

There being no absolute majority for any candidate, Mr Donald Manford, having the fewest number of votes, was struck out of the list of candidates and the Committee proceeded to vote by ballot in accordance with Standing Order 61, the result of which was as follows:

Mr Archibald K Campbell 8 votes

Mr Donald J Macsween 7 votes

The Chairman declared that Mr Archibald K Campbell had been duly elected as Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the twelve month period to May 2000.

Appointments to Development Services Sub-Committee

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The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Development Services Sub-Committee. The Report referred to the constitution, functions and status of the Sub-Committee and requested the Committee to appoint Members to the Sub-Committee, other than ex-officio Members.

The Chairman called for nominations to fill six places on the Development Services Sub-Committee and the following nominations were received:

Mr Roderick Morrison

Ms Rita Macdonald

Mr Donald J Macsween

Mr Donald Macdonald

Mr James L Macarthur

Mr Donald Manford

It was agreed that the Members nominated be appointed to the Development Services Sub-Committee.

Appointment to Joint Consultative Committees

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The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Crofting Joint Consultative Committee and the Fisheries Joint Consultative Committee. The Report referred to the constitution, functions and status of the Sub-Committee and requested the Committee to appoint Members to the Sub-Committee, other than ex-officio Members.

The Chairman called for nominations to fill the seven places on the Crofting Joint Consultative Committee and the following nominations were received:

Mr Donald M Mackay

Mr Alexander A Macdonald

Mr Roderick Morrison

Mr Ronald J Mackinnon

Mr Donald Manford

Mr Malcolm J Macleod

Mr James L Macarthur

It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Crofting Joint Consultative Committee.

The Chairman called for nominations to fill the seven places on the Fisheries Joint Consultative Committee and the following nominations were received:

Mr Norman L Macdonald

Mr Ronald J Mackinnon

Mr Roderick J Murray

Mr James L Macarthur

Mr Donald Macdonald

Mr Donald M Mackay

Mr Donald Manford

It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Fisheries Joint Consultative Committee.

Appointment to Member/Officer Working Groups

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The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the undernoted Member/Officer Working Groups and requested the Committee to appoint Members to the Groups.

Broadbay Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group

The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Broadbay Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received:

Chairman, ex-officio

Vice-Chairman, ex-officio

Mr Donald J Macsween

Ms Rita Macdonald

Mr Norman L Macdonald

It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Broadbay Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group.

Rural Lewis Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group

The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Rural Lewis Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received:

Chairman, ex-officio

Vice-Chairman, ex-officio

Mr Roderick J Murray

Mr Malcolm J Macleod

Mr Alexander A Macdonald

Mr Roderick Morrison

Mr Finlay Morrison

It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Rural Lewis Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group.

Harris Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group

The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Harris Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received:

Chairman, ex-officio

Vice-Chairman, ex-officio

All Members representing Harris Wards, ex-officio

It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Harris Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group.

Uists and Benbecula Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group

The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Uists and Benbecula Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received:

Chairman, ex-officio

Vice-Chairman, ex-officio

All Members representing wards in the Uists and Benbecula, ex-officio

It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Uists and Benbecula Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group.

Oil Development Member/Officer Working Group

The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Oil Development Working Group and the following nominations were received:

Chairman, ex-officio

Vice-Chairman, ex-officio

Mr James L Macarthur

Mr Donald Manford

Mrs Mary Bremner

Mr Ronald J Mackinnon

Mr Norman L Macdonald

It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Oil Development Member/Officer Working Group.

European Monetary Union Member/Officer Working Group

The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the European Monetary Union Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received:

Chairman, ex-officio

Vice-Chairman, ex-officio

Vice-Convener,ex-officio

Mr Norman L Macdonald

Mr Angus Nicolson

It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the European Monetary Union Member/Officer Working Group.

Seaweed Industry Member/Officer Working Group

The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Seaweed Industry Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received:

Chairman, ex-officio

Vice-Chairman, ex-officio

Mr Donald M Mackay

All Members representing wards in the Uists, Benbecula and Barra, ex-officio

It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Seaweed Industry Member/Officer Working Group.

The Committee unanimously agreed that, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 17 of the Scheme of Administration, the Committee determine the above recommendations on behalf of the Comhairle, under delegated powers, in light of the need to have the matter dealt with prior to the next normal meeting of the Comhairle, on the basis that the recommendations were not contentious and did not breach a major policy position of the Comhairle.

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PRESENT	Mr Donald Maclean (Chairman)
	Mr Archibald K Campbell (Vice-Chairman)	Mr Donald J Macsween
	Mr Malcolm J Macleod	Mr Donald M Mackay
	Mr Roderick Morrison	Mr Donald Macdonald
	Mr Alexander A Macdonald	Mr James L Macarthur
	Mr Roderick J Murray	Mrs Mary Bremner
	Ms Rita Macdonald	Mr Ronald J Mackinnon
	Mr Norman L Macdonald	Mr Donald Manford

Membership C02.03	75	CONSTITUTION The Committee Services Manager reported that Mr Donald J Macsween had requested that he serve on the Committee in place of Mr Angus M Graham, who had given his consent to this proposal, on the basis that Mr Graham would serve on the Social Work Committee in place of Mr Macsween. The Committee agreed to proceed on the basis of the proposed revised membership.
Appointment of Chairman C02.03	76	The Committee Services Manager chaired the meeting and called for nominations for the post of Chairman. Mr Norman L Macdonald, seconded by Mr Donald M Mackay, moved the election of Mr Donald Maclean. There being no further nominations, the Committee Services Manager declared that Mr Donald Maclean had been duly elected as Chairman of the Committee for the twelve month period to May 2000.
Appointment of Vice-Chairman C02.03	77	The Chairman called for nominations for the post of Vice-Chairman. Mr Donald Macdonald, seconded by Mr James L Macarthur, moved the election of Mr Donald Manford. Mr Malcolm J Macleod, seconded by Ms Rita Macdonald, moved the election of Mr Archibald K Campbell. Mrs Mary Bremner, seconded by Mr Ronald J Mackinnon, moved the election of Mr Donald J Macsween. There being no further nominations, the Committee proceeded to vote by ballot, the result of which was as follows: Mr Archibald K Campbell 7 votes Mr Donald J Macsween 5 votes Mr Donald Manford 3 votes
		There being no absolute majority for any candidate, Mr Donald Manford, having the fewest number of votes, was struck out of the list of candidates and the Committee proceeded to vote by ballot in accordance with Standing Order 61, the result of which was as follows: Mr Archibald K Campbell 8 votes Mr Donald J Macsween 7 votes The Chairman declared that Mr Archibald K Campbell had been duly elected as Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the twelve month period to May 2000.
Appointments to Development Services Sub-Committee C02.03	78	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Development Services Sub-Committee. The Report referred to the constitution, functions and status of the Sub-Committee and requested the Committee to appoint Members to the Sub-Committee, other than ex-officio Members. The Chairman called for nominations to fill six places on the Development Services Sub-Committee and the following nominations were received: Mr Roderick Morrison Ms Rita Macdonald Mr Donald J Macsween Mr Donald Macdonald Mr James L Macarthur Mr Donald Manford It was agreed that the Members nominated be appointed to the Development Services Sub-Committee.
Appointment to Joint Consultative Committees C02.03	79	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the Crofting Joint Consultative Committee and the Fisheries Joint Consultative Committee. The Report referred to the constitution, functions and status of the Sub-Committee and requested the Committee to appoint Members to the Sub-Committee, other than ex-officio Members. The Chairman called for nominations to fill the seven places on the Crofting Joint Consultative Committee and the following nominations were received: Mr Donald M Mackay Mr Alexander A Macdonald Mr Roderick Morrison Mr Ronald J Mackinnon Mr Donald Manford Mr Malcolm J Macleod Mr James L Macarthur It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Crofting Joint Consultative Committee.
		The Chairman called for nominations to fill the seven places on the Fisheries Joint Consultative Committee and the following nominations were received: Mr Norman L Macdonald Mr Ronald J Mackinnon Mr Roderick J Murray Mr James L Macarthur Mr Donald Macdonald Mr Donald M Mackay Mr Donald Manford It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Fisheries Joint Consultative Committee.
Appointment to Member/Officer Working Groups C02.03	80	The Director of Corporate Services submitted a Report concerning the appointment of Members to the undernoted Member/Officer Working Groups and requested the Committee to appoint Members to the Groups.
		Broadbay Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Broadbay Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received: Chairman, ex-officio Vice-Chairman, ex-officio Mr Donald J Macsween Ms Rita Macdonald Mr Norman L Macdonald It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Broadbay Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group.
		Rural Lewis Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Rural Lewis Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received: Chairman, ex-officio Vice-Chairman, ex-officio Mr Roderick J Murray Mr Malcolm J Macleod Mr Alexander A Macdonald Mr Roderick Morrison Mr Finlay Morrison It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Rural Lewis Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group.
		Harris Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Harris Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received: Chairman, ex-officio Vice-Chairman, ex-officio All Members representing Harris Wards, ex-officio It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Harris Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group.
		Uists and Benbecula Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Uists and Benbecula Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received: Chairman, ex-officio Vice-Chairman, ex-officio All Members representing wards in the Uists and Benbecula, ex-officio It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Uists and Benbecula Local Plan Member/Officer Working Group.
		Oil Development Member/Officer Working Group The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Oil Development Working Group and the following nominations were received: Chairman, ex-officio Vice-Chairman, ex-officio Mr James L Macarthur Mr Donald Manford Mrs Mary Bremner Mr Ronald J Mackinnon Mr Norman L Macdonald It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Oil Development Member/Officer Working Group.
		European Monetary Union Member/Officer Working Group The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the European Monetary Union Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received: Chairman, ex-officio Vice-Chairman, ex-officio Vice-Convener,ex-officio Mr Norman L Macdonald Mr Angus Nicolson It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the European Monetary Union Member/Officer Working Group.
		Seaweed Industry Member/Officer Working Group The Chairman called for nominations for Members to serve on the Seaweed Industry Member/Officer Working Group and the following nominations were received: Chairman, ex-officio Vice-Chairman, ex-officio Mr Donald M Mackay All Members representing wards in the Uists, Benbecula and Barra, ex-officio
		It was agreed to recommend that the Members nominated be appointed to the Seaweed Industry Member/Officer Working Group. The Committee unanimously agreed that, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 17 of the Scheme of Administration, the Committee determine the above recommendations on behalf of the Comhairle, under delegated powers, in light of the need to have the matter dealt with prior to the next normal meeting of the Comhairle, on the basis that the recommendations were not contentious and did not breach a major policy position of the Comhairle.
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