Agenda item

Cllr D Chapman, the Deputy Chair of the Authority, presided for the appointment of the Chair for 2019/20.

One Member Cllr A McCloy, had expressed an interest in the role of Chair of the Authority and provided a written statement, circulated to all Members in advance of the meeting. The nomination was moved and seconded and, in accordance with Standing Order 1.12(4) the voting was carried out by a show of hands. Cllr A McCloy was appointed as Chair of the Authority for 2019/20. Cllr A McCloy then presided for the remainder of the meeting.

Two Members, Cllr D Chapman and Cllr C Furness had expressed an interest in the role of Deputy Chair of the Authority and provided a written statement, circulated to all Members in advance of the meeting. The nominations were moved and seconded and, in accordance with Standing Order 1.12(4), the voting was carried out in the form of a ballot.

Following the ballot Cllr D Chapman was appointed as Deputy Chair of the Authority for 2019/20.

RESOLVED:

1.    To appoint Cllr A McCloy as Chair of the Authority for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting in July 2020.

2.    To appoint Cllr D Chapman as Deputy Chair of the Authority for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting in July 2020.

Cllr Mrs G Heath arrived at 10.05am and Cllr B Lewis arrived at 10.10am.