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To elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 30.

Following the resignation of Alderman Robert Hall as Deputy Chairman of the Committee, an election for the post was held in accordance with Standing Order 30. The Town Clerk read out a list of names of Members eligible to serve and Deputy Alex Deane, being the only Member expressing his willingness to serve, was duly appointed Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the remainder of the municipal year.

The Chairman welcomed Deputy Deane to the Deputy Chairmanship, and then invited Mrs Barbara Newman to deliver a Vote of Thanks to Alderman Robert Hall. The Vote of Thanks was carried unanimously and upon its conclusion, Alderman Hall took the opportunity to thank the Committee for their kind words.