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INITIATIVE AT THE EDGE
SOUTH EAST CAITHNESS STEERING GROUP
NOTE OF MEETING
DUNBEATH HALL 22nd FEBRUARY 2005

SE CAITHNESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP
NOTE OF MEETING HELD IN DUNBEATH VILLAGE HALL,
22^ND MARCH 2005

 PRESENT:                   Iain Gunn (chair)               Sue Steven 
                                    Elizabeth Cameron             Gladys Lyon
                                    Hilly Stokes                       Anne Sutherland
                                    Magnus Henderson             Archie MacNab
                                    Patricia Niemann                Niall Smith
                                    Emma Sanderson               Alison Gunn
                                    Andrew Gunn                    Alex Calder
                                    Eann Sinclair                      Anna MacConnell
 

APOLOGIES:            Carole Durmady                   Kelvin Worth
                                    Peter Sutherland                    Ian Hargrave

 MINUTES of the previous meeting were accepted as a true record - proposed Magnus Henderson, seconded Andrew Gunn.

Matters arising from the minutes:  the group agreed to open a bank account in the name of South East Caithness Development Group.  Signatories to the account would the chairman, vice-chairman and secretary of the group.

CONSTITUTION
The constitution had been amended as directed by the previous meeting.  In addition it had been suggested that the process for accepting new members to the group should be detailed in the constitution.  The potential for young people being involved in the group was raised.  Because a constitution is a legal contract minors cannot be members, however it will be possible to set up a young people�s group as an offshoot of the Development Group and to give them a remit.  Niall Smith to make final amendments as directed then the constitution would be circulated to the group.

Emma Sanderson moved to adopt the constitution, seconded by Neil Buchanan.

OFFICE ACCOMMODATION
3 buildings had been assessed as potential office accommodation for the Local Development Officer.  A further possible location was identified.  It was agreed that Niall Smith will weigh up the potential for each building and decide on behalf of the group. 

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
A total budget of �35,000 is available for the LDO�s post, including office costs, travel and subsistence based on a salary of �19,000 p/a.

It was agreed that clarification will be sought regarding whether or not the LDO should live in the IatE area for the duration of the contract, or just to be based in an office in the area.  During the recruitment process a higher weighting will be given for depth of local knowledge.

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A draft of the Local Development Plan was circulated and discussed.  Amendments will be made before the next meeting.  Scottish Executive had granted �10,000 which will be released when the Development Plan is in place. Rory Dutton at HIE will be asked whether or not the Development Plan is at a suitable stage to trigger this payment into the group�s account.

AOCB
Voluntary Action Highland will hold a community appraisal and participation workshop in Lybster on 23^rd April.  Members of the group were encouraged to go along.

DONM
The next meeting will be held in Latheron Hall on 3^rd May 2005 at 7.30pm.

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