Review of the Midlothian Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils

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Closes 24 May 2024

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Amendments to the draft scheme

You will need to refer to the draft 'Revised Midlothian Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils' document to answer the following questions

Amendments are broken down per section and highlighted in red text.

Please select the Community Council area you live in. If known, please insert your Post Code.
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Section 1 - Introduction (Page 4). Do you agree with the suggested text to include reference to the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015?
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Section 4 - Review and Amendment of the Scheme (Page 5). This section has been amended. Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 6 - The Rights and Responsibilities of Community Councils (Pages 5 - 7). This section includes a range of amendments. Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 6.1 Planning (Page 7). Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 6.2 Licensing (Page 7). Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 6.3 - Participation Requests (Page 8). Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 8.3 - Ineligibility (Page 9). Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 8.4 - Elections (Page 9). This section suggests changes to Community Council election procedures, proposing that Community Council elections be held at the same time (month) on on a 4-yearly cycle. Do you agree with the proposal? Do you have an alternative suggestion?
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Section 8.9 - Filling of Office Bearer Vacancy (Page 11). Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 11 - Meetings (Pages 12 & 13). This section has been amended and also includes a section about 'Virtual Meetings'. Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 12 - Liaison with the Local Authority. There is an amendment that states that Community Councils will provide Midlothian Council a copy of draft meeting Minutes within 21 days of a meeting. Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 13 - Resourcing a Community Council (Page 14). This section makes changes to a Community Council's accounts reporting period. Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 17 - Amendment to the Boundaries and Composition of Community Councils (Pages 15 & 16). This is an additional section. Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Section 19 Establishment or Re-establishment of a Community Council (Pages 16 & 17) . This is an additional section. Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Appendix A - Member Definitions & Nomination Form (Page 18). This is an amended section. Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Appendix B - Constitution Guidance. Section 14 - Control of Finance. (Page 22). This section has been amended to include the requirement for an update on the balance of accounts to be presented at each meeting. Do you agree with the suggested text?
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Appendix C - Standing Orders. Section C2 - Minutes (Page 24). This section makes an amendment to the requirement for the presentation of draft Minutes to be changed from 14 to 21 days. Do you agree with this amendment?
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Appendix C - Standing Orders. Section C4 - Order of Business. (Page 24). This section adds the requirement for an update of the balance of accounts to be presented at each meeting. Do you agree with this amendment?
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