Agenda item

Cllr D Chapman, the Deputy Chair of the Authority, presided for the appointment of the Chair for 2017/18.

Two Members, Cllr P Brady and Cllr Mrs L Roberts, 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 two nominations were moved, seconded and, in accordance with Standing Order 1.12(4) the voting was carried out in the form of a ballot.

Following the ballot both candidates received an equal number of votes so, in accordance with Standing Order 1.12(3), Cllr Mrs L Roberts was appointed as Chair of the Authority for 2017/18 using the Deputy Chair’s casting vote. Cllr Mrs Roberts then presided for the remainder of the meeting.

Two Members, Cllr D Chapman and Cllr Mrs J A Twigg 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 two nominations were moved, 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 2017/18.

RESOLVED:

1.    To appoint Cllr Mrs L Roberts as Chair of the Authority for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting in July 2018.

2.    To appoint Cllr D Chapman as Deputy Chair of the Authority for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting in July 2018.