Issue - meetings

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.

in terms of Standing Order 12.12, this item would be placed on the agenda for consideration at the next meeting of the Committee.

The Committee were advised that in terms of Standing Order 12.12, this item would be placed on the agenda for consideration at the next meeting of the Committee.