New Community Council scheme

A new scheme governing the running of Community Councils in the Highlands takes effect from 1 April 2011.  It brings together eight separate schemes into one Highland-wide scheme.

Community Councils are expected to adopt a new constitution and standing orders before 30 June and hold their first elections – to be held every four years - in November of this year.

The core membership will be 7 members and the maximum membership will be 13, depending on population.  The quorum will be 4 members.

The scheme agreed by The Highland Council follows three phases of consultation with the public.

Convener Sandy Park said:  “Community Councils play an important role in representing the views of local residents.  The major review brings together 8 separate schemes in the Highlands into one and should result in a more consistent operation of Community Councils and better representation in our communities, through more contested elections.”

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