Agenda item

Motions

(A)      By Alastair Michael Moss, Deputy

 

          “That the Resolution of Thanks to the late Lord Mayor, passed by Common Hall on 29 September last, be presented in a form agreeable to him?”

 

(B)      By Elizabeth Rogula, Deputy

 

          “That the Resolution of Thanks to Charles Edward Beck Bowman, Alderman and Grocer and Dr Christine Holliday Rigden, Citizen and Constructor, the late Sheriffs of the City, passed by Common Hall on 29 September last, be presented in a form agreeable to them?”

Minutes:

a)  Resolved Unanimously – That the vote of thanks to the late Lord Mayor, read at Common Hall on 29th September last, be presented in a form agreeable to him.

 

b)  Resolved Unanimously – That the vote of thanks to Charles Edward Beck Bowman, Alderman and Grocer and Dr Christine Holliday Rigden, Citizen and Constructor, the late Sheriffs of the City, read at Common Hall on 29th September last, be presented in a form agreeable to them.

 

c)  Motion – That Peter Gordon Bennett be appointed to the Culture, Heritage & Libraries Committee and the Planning & Transportation Committee, the latter in the room of Deputy James Thomson; and that Deputy James Thomson be appointed to the Finance Committee, both for the Ward of Walbrook?

 

Several Members spoke to express their concerns that there might be a perceived conflict of interest should Mr Bennett, as the former City Surveyor, serve on the Planning & Transportation Committee given his connections with some on-going developments. Whilst noting that there was no legal reason preventing him from serving and recognising the significant benefits that his expertise could bring to the Committee, it was nevertheless suggested that it would be prudent for there to be a “break period” prior to Mr Bennett joining the Committee in order to allay any potential concerns around conflicts of interest. The example of former City of London Police Commissioner Perry Nove was cited, with Mr Nove having declined to pursue a place on the Police Committee for a period of two years following his election. Noting the concerns raised and the suggestions made, Deputy Thomson agreed to amend his Motion accordingly.

 

Amendment - That Peter Gordon Bennett be appointed to the Culture, Heritage & Libraries Committee and that Deputy James Thomson be appointed to the Finance Committee, both for the Ward of Walbrook?

 

Upon the amended Motion being put, the Lord Mayor declared it to be carried.

 

Resolved – That Peter Gordon Bennett be appointed to the Culture, Heritage & Libraries Committee and that Deputy James Thomson be appointed to the Finance Committee, both for the Ward of Walbrook.