convener

/ kənˈviːnə /

noun

1. a person who convenes or chairs a meeting, committee, etc, esp one who is specifically elected to do so

   a convener of shop stewards

2. the chairman and civic head of certain Scottish councils Compare provost

Derived Forms

• conˈvenership, noun

Example Sentences

Convener and Scottish Conservative MSP Jackson Carlaw said there was "no conspiracy to frustrate" the road but there been a lack of scrutiny and focus.

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Herbert Kretzmer of the Daily Mail said that recent programmes about nuclear weapons had showed the BBC “confidently fulfilling its ancient role as a convener and focus of national debate”.

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Stephen Jenkinson, City of Edinburgh Council's transport and environment convener, said the project was about making Corstorphine's streets and outdoor spaces safer and better to spend time in.

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Councillor Miranda Radley, convener of the communities, housing and public protection committee, described it as "one of the hardest decisions" the council had taken.

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Allan Casey, Glasgow City Council's convener for homelessness and addiction services, said the rise makes clear "we are in a public health emergency and one that requires radical action".

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