After the 2012 election a Scottish National Party (SNP) majority administration of 16 was formed.

Source:[2] Throughout the term of the previous council, there was minimal change in the composition of members.

Ahead of the election, seven councillors announced their retirement and would not stand for re-election, that included Bob Duncan who was Lord Provost and the council leader, Ken Guild.

The net gain/loss and percentage changes relate to the result of the previous Scottish local elections on 3 May 2012.

This may differ from other published sources showing gain/loss relative to seats held at dissolution of Scotland's councils.