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Island Proofing

1. Is the concept of ‘Island-Proofing’ something the Scottish Government should consider placing in legislation through the proposed Islands Bill?

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2. If you answered ‘Yes’ to question 1, do you agree that Scottish Ministers should have the power to issue statutory guidance to other relevant public bodies related to island-proofing which they would be required to adhere to in exercising their functions and duties?

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3. If you answered ‘Yes’ to question 2, please state which public bodies, and what specific decisions this statutory guidance you think this should relate to?

Which public bodies?
Any public sector body.
Also NGO's which have control of services needed or used by the residents of the islands.
What specific decisions?
Any decision which has an impact over the lives of island residents, which might incur constraints upon them which would not apply to mainland residents.

Empowering Island Communities

5. Do you agree that the current powers Island Councils, and Councils with Island responsibilities presently have are sufficient to deliver positive outcomes for their local island communities?

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Yes
No

6. If you answered ‘No’ to question 5, please outline what additional powers you feel they require to benefit or better protect the island communities they serve, and explain the reasons for your answer

Within Argyll & Bute the islands have no or limited power. This should be changed to allow similar control (to the islands) as provided to or will be provided to the isles to the north.

7. Do you feel there is a requirement to make any additions to the existing Zetland and Orkney County Council Acts of 1974?

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If ‘Yes’ please state what additions should be made and give the reasons for your answer.
More power to the islands within Argyll & Bute.

8. Should any of the powers currently set out in the Zetland and Orkney County Council Acts of 1974 be extended to the Western Isles and other relevant Councils?

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No

National Islands Plan

9. Do you think the Scottish Government should introduce a ‘National Islands Plan’?

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No

11. If such a plan was introduced, what in your view would be an appropriate life span for the plan – e.g. 3 years/5 years/other?

5 years plus

Local Government Electoral Wards – populated Islands

13. Should the Scottish Government consider amending the Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 to allow the LGBCS the power to make an exception to the usual 3 or 4 member ward rule for use with respect to populated islands?

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No