AGENDA ITEM AND CONTENT

ACTION POINTS

1. INTRODUCTIONS

Introductions were made by all, and full contact details exchanged.

Councillor Murray appeared at the meeting, introduced himself to all, wished the Council well, and offered his advice/support to us, whenever we felt it may be required. He offered to stay for the meeting, but we collectively felt that, for the first meeting, it was not required. We thanked him for his attendance, and he left at this point.

We agreed to follow the general Inaugural Meeting structure and agenda, as supplied to us by North Lanarkshire Council.

2. APPOINTMENTS

The various office bearer positions were discussed in some detail, and appointments made as per below;

Position Appointee Nominated By Seconded By

Chair Maria Murray Ailsa Clunie Jean Thomson

Vice-Chair Barney Kinsler Ailsa Clunie Alex Machray

Treasurer Jean Thomson Ailsa Clunie Joan Brown

Secretary Ailsa Clunie Maria Murray Michael Crainie

Min.Secy. Iain Bennett Maria Murray Alex Machray

Press Officer Alex Machray Maria Murray Iain Bennett

/Communications

3. SCHEME FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS

The guidance information, provided by the North Lanarkshire Council, as to the formation and to the roles of the Community Council and Councillors, was discussed in detail

It was noted that the number of Council members and co-opted members was based on the approximate electorate figure of 1457, which was at October 1999, and obviously out of date. It was agreed however to accept that determining figure for the time being, which allows a maximum of 8 elected members and up to 7 co-opted members (see Section 5).

4. MODEL CONSTITUTION

The suggested Constitution, as provided by North Lanarkshire Council, was discussed and accepted as being suitable for the Council. As such it was signed by MM as chair, and AC as secretary. A copy of the signed Constitution will be returned to Director of Administration, North Lanarkshire Council, by the Treasurer, JT

AP1/1 JT

5. CO-OPTION OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

As indicated in Section 3, a maximum number of 7 members can be co-opted to the Council. The suggested people who would be invited, were agreed as follows

AC to contact above, and invite as co-opted members

AP2/1 AC

6. ISSUES

Discussion took place around what was perceived by Council members as the main issues to deal with. The results of the brainstorming exercise, and subsequent rating of these issues are detailed below

ISSUE ORDER OF IMPORTANCE

7. OTHER BUSINESS

AP3/1 AC

AP4/1 AM

AP5/1 ALL

AP6/1 JT

AP7/1 IB

AP8/1 AC

AP9/1 AC

AP10/1 AC

AP11/1 AM

AP12/1 AC

AP13/1 BK/ MM

AP14/1 MM

7. DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS

It was agreed to hold meetings monthly for the time being, as there were a number of important issues to discuss and deal with.

7.30 p.m., Thursday, 21 November 2002.

7.30 p.m., Thursday, 12 December 2002.

7.30 p.m., Thursday, 23 January 2003.

7.30 p.m., Thursday, 20 February 2003.

7.30 p.m., Thursday, 20 March 2003.

All meetings to be held at the Craighalbert Christian Fellowship Church