Agenda item

Questions on Matters Relating to the Work of the Committee

Meeting of Committee of Aldermanic Almoners, Common Council Governors and Donation Governors of Christ's Hospital, Friday, 28th November, 2014 12.00 pm (Item 8.)

Minutes:

In response to a Member’s question, the Town Clerk advised that candidates who were shortlisted for presentation must have met the following criteria: -

· Christ Hospital’s own selection criteria to be eligible for presentation,

including having a household income below £56,000 (assessed and verified by Christ’s Hospital);

· A close City connection or with a City Fringe Borough; and

· Come from a family where the child may benefit from a boarding Environment

A Member requested term times and calendar events for the School were sent to all Members of the Committee, the Town Clerk agreed to request the information from the School.

The Town Clerk advised that William Stephenson whose term ends in 2015, required a replacement Donation Governor as his Donation Governor Ray Catts had left the City of London Corporation. Dennis Cotsgrove volunteered and the Town Clerk undertook to contact the School to confirm the appointment.

The Committee thanked the School for hosting Members during their visit to the School and requested that future visits take place on a Saturday to allow more Members to attend.