Issue - meetings

The Committee considered dates and venues for proposed meetings in 2011.  These included Island venues.

Discussion followed in regards the merit of certain meetings and the continuing process of ensuring island involvement. Charles Reppke informed the Committee that the meeting structure was being reviewed and various proposals being developed.

Councillor Semple highlighted the large geographical area that Argyll and Bute Council covered.  In his view, the Council needed to progress a detailed programme utilising video conferencing.  Charles Reppke informed Members that Argyll and Bute Council were implementing new technology whereby officers would be able to conduct video conferencing via their PCs.  He also referred to trials undertaken by a PPG to look at the dynamics of virtual meetings.  He expressed his own opinion that such technology was suited to some types of meetings, but not for those involving debate amongst members. 

Decision:

The Committee agreed to note the report

(Ref: Timetable of dates and venues, submitted).