Council and democracy
Information about how Orkney Islands Council works, including how decisions are made, how to get involved, and how we manage our finances and plan for emergencies.
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How the council works
Find out how the Council is organised, who your elected councillors are, how we perform against our key priorities, and how we approach equality, diversity and inclusion.
Your councillors
Find out who represents your ward, contact your councillor, and access information about councillor expenses, attendance and declarations of interest.
Community councils
Contact your local community council and find meeting dates and minutes.
Council meetings and events
Whether you want to attend a Council meeting, read the latest committee papers or find out what's coming up, you can find all our meeting and event information here, including agendas, reports and minutes.
Contact us
The quickest way to contact us or report a fault is through our MyOrkney online portal, available 24 hours a day. You can also reach us by phone, email or in person during office hours.
How you can participate
Find out how you can get involved in decisions that affect Orkney, including voting in elections, taking part in consultations, becoming a councillor, and making your voice heard.
Financial documents and charges
Find information about how we manage public money, including our annual accounts, budget documents, pension fund, council charges and financial strategies.
Policies and strategy
Find our key policies, strategies and plans, including our Council Plan, service plans, financial strategies and the values and priorities that guide how we work and make decisions.
Preparing for emergencies
Find out how we plan for and respond to emergencies in Orkney, including severe weather, flooding and major incidents, and get advice on how to prepare yourself.