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There were no non-public questions relating to the work of the Committee.

The Committee then expressed their thanks to Peter Bennett, who was leaving the City Corporation after 26 years, including eight years as the City Surveyor. The Chairman led the Committee in thanking him for his achievements and contribution to the City Surveyor’s Department. Mr Bennett thanked Members in return for their support and good wishes.

The Committee also expressed their thanks to the Deputy Financial Services Director (and Chief Accountant), Steve Telling, who was leaving the City of London Corporation after 30 years. The Chairman led the Committee in thanking him for his achievements and contribution to the Chamberlain’s Department.

In addition, the Chairman advised the Committee that the Head of City Procurement, Chris Bell, had been by awarded the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Procurement and Supply Chain Management Professional of the Year at the CIPS Supply Management Awards. The Committee commended Chris on this prestigious award.