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(i)           to agree that it is unacceptable for the Council funds to be used for political campaigning;

(ii)          to agree that the letter being sent to the citizens of Aberdeen from the Council Leader reiterates Council policy; and

(iii)         to instruct the Chief Executive to send the letters alongside the Council tax statements.

Prior to the circulation of the urgent motion, the Committee was issued with written legal advice by the Head of Legal and Democratic Services in connection with the text of a letter in the name of the Council Leader which was intended to be issued along with the Council tax statements. There being no questions from members, the copies of the legal advice were returned to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services.

In the absence of Councillor McCaig to move his urgent motion, it was not circulated and the Committee noted the requirement to consider the substantive matter and take a decision thereon.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)           to agree that it is unacceptable for the Council funds to be used for political campaigning;

(ii)          to agree that the letter being sent to the citizens of Aberdeen from the Council Leader reiterates Council policy; and

(iii)         to instruct the Chief Executive to send the letters alongside the Council tax statements.

- BARNEY CROCKETT, Convener.