Agenda item

To elect a Chairman for the ensuing year in accordance with Standing Order 29.

The Committee proceeded to elect a Chairman pursuant to Standing Order No. 29.  A list of Members eligible to stand was read and Christopher Hayward declared his willingness to serve.

With Christopher Hayward being the only member indicating his willingness to do so, the Committee;

RESOLVED – That Christopher Hayward be elected Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 29 for the year ensuing.

On being elected, the Chairman thanked the Committee for its support.

The Chairman welcomed new Members Alderman Sir Michael Bear, Alderman Gregory Jones, Rahana Ameer, Mark Boleat, Mark Bostock, Deputy Keith Bottomley, Christopher Hill, Deputy Jamie Ingham Clark, Andrew Mayer, Barbara Newman, Susan Pearson, Jason Pritchard, Oliver Sells and William Upton.