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Motion · S6M-04291 · 4 May 2022

Shetland Islands Council Convener

Lodged by Douglas Ross Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates outgoing Councillor Malcolm Bell on his retirement from Shetland Islands Council in 2022; notes that Councillor Bell was elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2017 as an independent member representing the Lerwick North and Bressay ward and was Convenor of the Council from 2012; understands that prior to entering politics, Malcolm spent 30 years in the police service, retiring as Shetland’s Area Commander in 2010; further understands that he has been Honorary Sheriff and a Non-Executive Director of NHS Shetland since 2010, and has been Vice-Chair since 2017; understands that he is currently the President of the Scottish Provost’s Association, whose membership comprises of Scotland’s 32 Civic Heads and their deputies; thanks Malcolm for his dedicated service to his local community and Shetland Islands Council, and wishes him well for the future.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.