MEMBERS of Innerleithen and District Community Council (IDCC) held a crucial meeting on Monday evening to save the organisation.
Three elected members: Andy Weir, George Brown and Colin Williams were joined by co-opted members: Sharon Guest and Heather Jackson and former chair Susan Meikle, who was co-opted as an ordinary member at the meeting.
George Brown was elected as chair, Andy Weir secretary, Colin Williams as treasurer and in his absence Max Volino as vice-chair.
All agreed that the positions were settled to allow IDCC to function while further volunteers are sought to increase the numbers.
A recent informal recruitment event was held and the meeting heard that there were some positive expressions of interest.
Mr Weir said: “Innerleithen is a fantastic community and there are some great opportunities with all the current wind farm development.”
It was agreed to set up a WhatsApp group to speed up communication between members.
The next meeting is planned for September.
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