Agenda item

In accordance with Standing Order No. 18, John Alfred Bennett, Deputy and William Harry Dove, M.B.E., J.P., Deputy have valid nominations for the office. Curriculum Vitae for each candidate are the subject of a printed and circulated report.

(N.B. A notice of the nominees is on display in the Members’ Reading Room) 

The Court proceeded to elect a Chief Commoner for 2014/2015.

Deputy John Alfred Bennett and Deputy William Harry Dove M.B.E. were nominated in accordance with Standing Order No. 18.

Whereupon, it was declared necessary, in accordance with Standing Order No. 10, to conduct a ballot.

The Lord Mayor requested the Chief Commoner and the Chairman of the Finance Committee, or their representatives, to be the scrutineers of the ballot.

The result was announced as follows:-

Deputy John Alfred Bennett                            52 Votes

Deputy William Harry Dove                             45 Votes

Resolved – That Deputy John Alfred Bennett be declared elected to the office of Chief Commoner for 2014/15.