Agenda item

To elect a Chairman pursuant to Standing Order No. 29.

The Board proceeded to elect a Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 29.

The Town Clerk read out a list of Members eligible to stand as Chairman and Alderman Peter Hewitt, being the only Member indicating his willingness to serve, was duly elected Chairman for the ensuing year, and took the Chair.

Having moved into the Chair, the Chairman welcomed David Farnsworth (Chief Grants Officer) to the meeting and invited him to provide Members with a brief introduction to his background.  The Chairman then went on to extend, on behalf of the Board, his sincere thanks to Clare Thomas (outgoing Chief Grants Officer) for her contribution to the work of the Board and progress made thus far in respect of the social investment agenda.  Clare Thomas thanked the Chairman and the Board for its foresight and wished Members well for the future.

RESOLVED – That:-

(i)         Alderman Peter Hewitt be elected as Chairman of the Social Investment Board for the ensuing year; and

(ii)        the Board extend its thanks and best wishes to Clare Thomas in view of her imminent departure from the City of London Corporation and her position as Chief Grants Officer.