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Those wishing to ask questions are required to give notice of any such questions in writing to the officer named on the front of this agenda no later than 5pm on 28 January 2021 in order to be guaranteed of a written response. In order to receive a verbal response questions must be submitted no later than 5pm on1 February 2021. Please contact the officer named on the front of this agenda for further advice. Questions may be asked without notice if the Chairman decides that the matter is urgent.

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A statement and question was received from Andrew Nicolson as attached to these minutes regarding Members not voting on Full Council recorded votes, rather than voting for, against or abstain, on Full Council recorded votes, and whether as a matter of transparency the Constitution could be amended to make it best practice for an active vote to be cast when present.

Following discussion from the Committee, it was agreed to refer the matter to the Constitution Focus Group for consideration.