Issue - meetings

To move:- 

That the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the following items of business to avoid the disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006).  [The category of exempt information is stated below each item].

Before the exclusion of the public was moved, Councillor Ross Walker asked the Chair if he could read out an additional tribute to Councillor James Watson on behalf of the absent Councillor Tracey Cannon. The Chair accommodated the request.

Message from Councillor Tracey Cannon:

“After careful consideration and with great sadness, I feel unable to attend this meeting. Councillor James Watson has been both a great friend and an ally of mine over the years, and at this moment in time I am still coming to terms with this extremely sudden and sad loss. In my opinion, Councillor Watson upheld the highest standards of public life. In public office, he carried an intellect and courage to challenge for the greater good and remain true to his principles. I feel that many of us can learn from James’s approach. James did not carry hypocritical and false sincerity. Rest in peace, Councillor James Watson. You will be truly missed.”

Councillor Tom Munro moved and Councillor Mary Dooley seconded that the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the following items of business to avoid the disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006). 

On being put to the vote it was RESOLVED that the public be excluded from the meeting during discussion of the following items of business.