Elected Member Briefing - Letters sent on behalf of the council - March 2023

About this briefing note

Date: 13 March 2023 (updated 16 March 2023 to add letter received in reply)

Subject: Letters sent at the request of Council

Purpose

To keep Councillors informed of actions as a results of motions/requests, sharing copies of letters sent by the Council Leader at the request of Council and responses received.

Letters and responses

• Request for an amendment to the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 to permit an elected member on parental/family leave to nominate another elected member to cast a proxy vote on their behalf at meetings of the Council.
  • Letter to Minister for Social Security and Local Government from Council Leader (PDF) [202KB]
  • Response from Minister for Social Security and Local Government (PDF) [162KB]