marr ward forums – may 2010 community councils – the fundamentals in 10 minutes
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Marr Ward Forums – May 2010
Community Councils – The Fundamentals in 10 Minutes
Why are you here?
• Local Government Etc. (Scotland) Act, 1994 and previous legislation
• Aberdeenshire Council wants you to exist and serve your communities
• Scheme for Establishment of Community Councils
Your Community Needs You,We, the Statutory Agencies Need you
• Purpose – ascertain, co-ordinate and express the views of the community which it represents and to take such actions in the interests of that community as is expedient and practicable
• Non-party-political, non-sectarian in discussions and decision making!
The “Scheme” and other documents
• The Scheme sets the parameters for the existence and operation of community councils in a local authority area.
• Each CC also needs a constitution which complies with the scheme conditions. Scheme takes precedence
• Community Council Handbook provides guidance on how to operate
Be a Happy Community Council – Know, understand and follow the rules
• If you know, understand and follow the important documents and particularly the Scheme you will operate smoothly and stay out of trouble!
• You will have publicly available agendas and minutes. You will hold properly organised and timely elections
• You will listen to and consider fairly the diverse and different community interests
Advice and Assistance
• 019755 64801
• www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communitycouncils/index.asp