Agenda item

To elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No.30.

The Committee proceeded to elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 30.

The Town Clerk read out a list of Members eligible to stand as Deputy Chairman and John Chapman and Deputy Robert Merrett put themselves forward for this position. A ballot then took place to elect the Deputy Chairman and there was found to be 9 votes for each candidate. A second ballot was then held and there was found to be 10 votes for John Chapman and 8 votes for Deputy Robert Merrett and it was

RESOLVED – That John Chapman be duly elected as Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.

Mr Chapman thanked the Committee for their support.