Motion submitted under notice
To consider the following motion submitted by Councillor P. M. McDonald:-
“To ensure confidence in local democracy it is essential to maintain an open and inclusive society. In the spirit of diversity and equality this Council replaces prayers at the start of council meetings with two minutes of reflection.
Reflection meets the spiritual needs and ensures freedom of religious expression to all.“
Minutes:
Members considered the following motion submitted by Councillor P. M. McDonald:
“To ensure confidence in local democracy it is essential to maintain an open and inclusive society. In the spirit of diversity and equality this Council replaces prayers at the start of council meetings with two minutes of reflection.
Reflection meets the spiritual needs and ensures freedom of religious expression to all.”
The motion was moved and seconded and on being put to the meeting the Chairman declared the motion LOST.