After completion of a review in 2022, the following Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils was approved by Angus Council on 30 June 2022 and came into effect on 1 August 2022. This scheme provides the framework for the operation of community councils in Angus.
The inaugural (first) meeting of a community council following an election; and upon establishment of a community council, will be called by the returning officer and will take place within 21 days of the election, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
The returning officer or their nominated representative shall chair the first meeting. The first item of business shall be to appoint the chair of the community council. The person elected as chair shall preside over the remainder of the meeting which will include the appointment of office-bearers, the adoption of the community council constitution and standing orders any outstanding matters from the outgoing community council.
The frequency of the meetings will be determined by each community council, subject to a minimum of one annual general meeting and five ordinary meetings being held each year. The month of the annual general meeting shall be determined by the community council.
The quorum for community council meetings shall be at least one third of the current voting membership of a community council or three voting members whichever is the greater.
An outline for conduct of business that community councils must adhere to when holding ordinary, special, and annual general meetings is contained within the model standing orders found in Appendix 4.
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