Agenda item

Cllr D Chapman, the Deputy Chair of the Authority, presided for the appointment of the Chair for  2020/21.

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. A motion to appoint Cllr McCloy was moved and seconded and, in accordance with Standing Order 1.12(4), the voting was carried out using a  WebEx Poll. Cllr A McCloy was appointed as Chair of the Authority for 2020/21. Cllr A McCloy then presided for the remainder of the meeting.

Two Members, Mr J Beresford and Cllr C Furness had expressed an interest in the role of Deputy Chair of the Authority and provided written statements, circulated to all Members in advance of the meeting. A motion to appoint one of the candidates was 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 Mr J Beresford was appointed as Deputy Chair of the Authority for 2020/21.

RESOLVED

1.    To appoint Cllr A McCloy as Chair of the Authority for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting in July 2021.

2.      To appoint Mr J Beresford as Deputy  Chair of the Authority for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting in July 2021.