Agenda item

In accordance with Standing Order No. 18, Tom Hoffman and Michael Welbank, M.B.E. have valid nominations for the office. The candidates’ supporting statements 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 2016/17. 

Two valid nominations had been received in accordance with Standing Order No. 18, for Tom Hoffman and Michael Welbank, M.B.E.

The Court therefore proceeded, in accordance with Standing Order No.10, to 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:-

Tom Hoffman                         -           36 Votes

Michael Welbank                    -           56 Votes

Whereupon the Lord Mayor declared Michael Welbank, M.B.E. to be elected to the office of Chief Commoner for 2016/17.