Notice of Motion by Councillor Kusznir
That the Committee:-
1. Notes the resignation of the Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP as First Minister of Scotland;
2. Considers that as First Minister Humza Yousaf spent little time in Aberdeen beyond attending SNP Conference and never formally met with the Council Co-Leaders; and
3. Therefore agrees to instruct the Chief Executive to write to the new First Minister of Scotland:-
(i) reconfirming the Council’s willingness to work with the devolved administration in delivering projects of benefit to the people of Aberdeen;
(ii) outlining the contribution of Aberdeen to Scotland and the UK’s economy;
(iii) noting the historic underfunding of Aberdeen City Council by Holyrood and calling for remedial action; and
(iv) asking them to meet with the Co-Leaders at the earliest opportunity, given the failure of both previous First Ministers to meet the Co-Leaders.
Decision:
in terms of Standing Order 12.12, this item would be placed on the agenda for consideration at the next meeting of the Committee.