1.   In a series of unprecedented government moves, the state defence council has taken an active role in helping the prosecution.

2.   The council has taken a pro-growth, pro-business stance on development issues.

3.   The council postponed reading of an ordinance to increase traffic fines in Grand Forks until the new council takes office.

4.   The council took no action on the proposed ban.

5.   Council must take the guidelines into account when deciding whether to grant planning permission for new developments.

6.   In one area houses were flooded for the second time in six weeks, and residents are demanding the council take action to provide adequate drainage.

7.   The residents are calling on their local council to take action.

8.   He is calling for shoppers to boycott Star Discount and wants the council to take legal action against the company.

9.   Mr Malcolm Watson, head of revenue and computer services, said the council had taken every measure it could to recover the money.