Decision details

The Committee resolved:-

(i)      to note that the Convener advised that he had a connection in relation to agenda items 8.1 (Anti-Poverty and Inequality Update) and 8.2 (Report from External Advisers) as he was an appointed representative to Aberdeen Heat and Power, Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) Board and Grampian Regional Equality Council , however, having applied the objective test he did not consider that his connection amounted to an interest which would prevent him from participating in the discussion on the items;

(ii)    to note that Councillor Brooks advised that he had a connection in relation to agenda items 8.1 (Anti-Poverty and Inequality Update) and 8.2 (Report from External Advisers) as he was founder and Chairman of the TLC Charity which was part of the Trussell Trust family of food banks however, having applied the objective test he did not consider that his connection amounted to an interest which would prevent him from participating in the discussion on the items; and

(iii)   to note that Evan Adamson advised that he had a connection in relation to agenda items 8.1 (Anti-Poverty and Inequality Update) and 8.2 (Report from External Advisers) as he was an employee of Instant Neighbour however, having applied the objective test he did not consider that his connection amounted to an interest which would prevent him from participating in the discussion on the items.