To elect a Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year in accordance with Standing Order 30.
Minutes:
The Committee proceeded to elect a Deputy Chairman pursuant to Standing Order No. 30. A list of Members eligible to stand was read, and Revd Dr Martin Dudley, Michael Hudson and Oliver Lodge declared their willingness to serve if elected.
A ballot having been taken, votes were cast as follows:-
Revd Dr Martin Dudley - 10 votes
Michael Hudson - 4 votes
Oliver Lodge - 14 votes
As there was no clear majority between the first and second place, a second ballot was taken and the votes were cast as follows:-
Revd Dr Martin Dudley - 12 votes
Oliver Lodge - 17 votes
Oliver Lodge was therefore duly elected as Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.