The GIS/LLPG Technician was invited to address
the committee regarding the change in electoral boundaries that
would be possible following a decision of the Council to change to
a four yearly election timetable.
Councillor Prendergast addressed the committee
as a Visiting Member.
During discussion the following points were
made:
·
The issue of four yearly whole council elections was considered as
part of a report in 2008-09 under the Cabinet governance system.
The matter was not progressed at that time and should be
closed.
·
A review of four yearly whole council elections
was welcomed if this would simplify the system and encourage
more people to vote.
It was moved and seconded:
That the progress of the Committee’s
review of four yearly elections be noted.
For – 4 Against – 5
Abstain – 0
The motion was lost.
It was then moved, seconded and:
RESOLVED:
That no further action be taken with regard to the review of four
yearly elections.
For – 5 Against – 4
Abstain – 0