Issue - meetings

To elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 30.

In accordance with Standing Order 30, the Committee sought to elect a Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.  Three expressions of interest were received from Michael Hudson, Deputy Robert Merrett and Deputy Henry Pollard and their supporting statements from these Members were circulated prior to the meeting.

An electronic ballot was therefore conducted and the vote was as follows:

Michael Hudson – 4 votes

Deputy Robert Merrett – 5 votes

Deputy Henry Pollard – 12 votes

Having received a majority of votes, Deputy Henry Pollard was thereby elected as Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.

To elect a Deputy Chair in accordance with Standing Order 30.

In accordance with Standing Order 30, Deputy Edward Lord was elected Deputy Chair of the Establishment Committee for the year ensuing.