31.05.01 GD Sub

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

GAELIC DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE

Minute of Meeting held in the Council Offices, Stornoway, on Thursday 31 May 2001 at 2.00 pm

PRESENT

Mr Donald M Mackay (Chairman)

Mr Alexander A Macdonald

Mr Angus Nicolson

Mr Donald J Macsween

Mr Roderick J Murray

Mrs Morag Munro

Mr Norman L Macdonald

Mrs Mary Bremner

MINUTES

Gaelic Development Sub-Committee

PR03.05

8

The Minute of Meeting of 29 March 2001 was approved.

GAELIC DEVELOPMENT

Latha na Gàidhlig: 21 September 2001

PR 13.09.13

9

With reference to Item 11 of the Minute of Meeting of 30 March 2000 the Chief Executive and the Director of Education submitted a joint report concerning the date and proposed programme of events for Latha na Gàidhlig 2001. The Report indicated that the proposed date for this event was 21 September 2001 and a draft programme for the day was enclosed with the Report.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the proposed date of 21 September 2001 for Latha na Gàidhlig be approved; and

(2) the draft programme as detailed in the joint report be approved.

Seminar on Gaelic Development Policies

10

The Chief Executive and the Director of Education submitted a joint report concerning a proposed seminar on Gaelic Development Policies. The proposed date for the seminar was 5 October 2001. The Report outlined the background of the matter and gave details of the draft programme for the seminar.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the date of 11 October 2001 for the Seminar on Gaelic Development Policies be approved;

(2) the draft programme as detailed in the Report be approved; and

(3) representations be made to the BBC and the Scottish Executive indicating that representation on organisations and taskforces associated with Gaelic Development should always include individuals based in the Western Isles and that any organisation being set up or jobs associated with Gaelic should be always based within the Western Isles and not on the mainland as the Western Isles represents the heart of Gaelic culture.

ADDITIONAL ITEM

The Chairman ruled that in accordance with the provisions of Section 50B (4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, as detailed in terms of Standing Order 8(a), that the following two items be taken as matters of urgency in order that progress be made on the arrangements for the projects.

Gaelic Day in London 9 June 2001

11

The Chief Executive submitted a Report concerning an invitation from the Gaelic Society of London to participate in the Gaelic Day in London on 9 June 2001. The Report outlined the background to the event with the involvement of the Gaelic Society of London. Details of the programme for the day were outlined in the Report.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) the Comhairle be represented by the Chairman of the Gaelic Development Sub-Committee and Mr Roderick J Murray; and

(2) the costs incurred in attending this event be met from the Gaelic Development Budget.

Gaelic Sgeulachdan (Storytelling) Project

12

The Director of European and Development Services submitted a Report concerning financial assistance for the contribution of the multi-agency Gaelic Sgeulachdan (Storytelling) Project. The background to the project was outlined together with the projected budget costs for 2001 - 2002. Details of progress on the project from December 2000 to May 2001 were included in the Report.

It was agreed to recommend that:

(1) funding of £8,000 be provided to assist with the establishment of the post of a Gaelic Storytelling Co-ordinator for 1 year;

(2) funding be provided on the basis that remaining funding is provided by all participating agencies;

(3) the Comhairle be represented on the Gaelic Storytelling Project Steering Group by Mr Alexander A Macdonald; and

(4) the post holder in (1) above submit regular progress reports and a comprehensive report on the conclusion of the project.

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PRESENT	Mr Donald M Mackay (Chairman)
	Mr Alexander A Macdonald
	Mr Angus Nicolson	Mr Donald J Macsween
	Mr Roderick J Murray	Mrs Morag Munro
	Mr Norman L Macdonald	Mrs Mary Bremner

		MINUTES
Gaelic Development Sub-Committee PR03.05	8	The Minute of Meeting of 29 March 2001 was approved.
		GAELIC DEVELOPMENT
Latha na Gàidhlig: 21 September 2001 PR 13.09.13	9	With reference to Item 11 of the Minute of Meeting of 30 March 2000 the Chief Executive and the Director of Education submitted a joint report concerning the date and proposed programme of events for Latha na Gàidhlig 2001. The Report indicated that the proposed date for this event was 21 September 2001 and a draft programme for the day was enclosed with the Report. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the proposed date of 21 September 2001 for Latha na Gàidhlig be approved; and (2) the draft programme as detailed in the joint report be approved.
Seminar on Gaelic Development Policies	10	The Chief Executive and the Director of Education submitted a joint report concerning a proposed seminar on Gaelic Development Policies. The proposed date for the seminar was 5 October 2001. The Report outlined the background of the matter and gave details of the draft programme for the seminar. It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the date of 11 October 2001 for the Seminar on Gaelic Development Policies be approved; (2) the draft programme as detailed in the Report be approved; and (3) representations be made to the BBC and the Scottish Executive indicating that representation on organisations and taskforces associated with Gaelic Development should always include individuals based in the Western Isles and that any organisation being set up or jobs associated with Gaelic should be always based within the Western Isles and not on the mainland as the Western Isles represents the heart of Gaelic culture.
		ADDITIONAL ITEM
		The Chairman ruled that in accordance with the provisions of Section 50B (4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, as detailed in terms of Standing Order 8(a), that the following two items be taken as matters of urgency in order that progress be made on the arrangements for the projects.
Gaelic Day in London 9 June 2001	11	The Chief Executive submitted a Report concerning an invitation from the Gaelic Society of London to participate in the Gaelic Day in London on 9 June 2001. The Report outlined the background to the event with the involvement of the Gaelic Society of London. Details of the programme for the day were outlined in the Report.
		It was agreed to recommend that: (1) the Comhairle be represented by the Chairman of the Gaelic Development Sub-Committee and Mr Roderick J Murray; and (2) the costs incurred in attending this event be met from the Gaelic Development Budget.
Gaelic Sgeulachdan (Storytelling) Project	12	The Director of European and Development Services submitted a Report concerning financial assistance for the contribution of the multi-agency Gaelic Sgeulachdan (Storytelling) Project. The background to the project was outlined together with the projected budget costs for 2001 - 2002. Details of progress on the project from December 2000 to May 2001 were included in the Report.
		It was agreed to recommend that: (1) funding of £8,000 be provided to assist with the establishment of the post of a Gaelic Storytelling Co-ordinator for 1 year; (2) funding be provided on the basis that remaining funding is provided by all participating agencies; (3) the Comhairle be represented on the Gaelic Storytelling Project Steering Group by Mr Alexander A Macdonald; and (4) the post holder in (1) above submit regular progress reports and a comprehensive report on the conclusion of the project.
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