Highlands & Islands Rival SNP councillors draw cards for Western Isles convener role By Mike Merritt May 17 2022, 4:16 pm May 17 2022, 4:16 pm Share Rival SNP councillors draw cards for Western Isles convener role Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/4303592/western-isles-convener-snp-cards/ Copy Link A deck of cards was used to settle the vote. Photo: Shutterstock The election of a new convener of Western Isles local authority Comhairle nan Eilean has been decided by a high card draw. Rival SNP councillors Kenny Macleod and John A Maciver were tied at 13 votes each at the second round of voting. Mr Macleod won after choosing a three from a deck of cards with Mr Maciver drawing a two. The council has been electing its leadership at its first meeting since local elections earlier this month. Cutting a pack of cards to decide a tied vote is unusual, but not unprecedented in local government. In December last year the SNP retained control of Moray Council on the strength a Jack.
