Agenda

To agree the minutes of the meeting of the Court of Common Council held on 20 July 2023.

The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor to report on his recent engagements.

To receive a statement from the Chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee.

To consider the following appointments:

(A)          One Member on the Board of Governors of the City of London School for Girls, for a term expiring in June 2026.

(No Contest)

Nominations received:-

Deputy Charles Edward Lord

(B)          One Member on the City of London Police Authority Board, for a term expiring in April 2024.

(Contest)

Nominations received:-

          Jason Groves

          James Tumbridge

(C)          One Member on the Natural Environment Board and West Ham Park Committee, for a term expiring in April 2025.

(Contest)

Nominations received:-

          Eamonn Mullally

          Alpa Raja

(D)          Two Members on the Board of Governors of the Museum of London, one for a term expiring in September 2027 and one for a term expiring in December 2026.

(Contest)

Nominations received:-

          Matthew Bell

          John Foley

          Deputy Charles Edward Lord

To consider proposals relating to the Standards procedure.

To consider recommendations concerning the provision of hospitality.

By Deputy Charles Edward Lord

“That George Abrahams be appointed to the Finance Committee in the room of Gregory Lawrence for the Ward of Farringdon Without.”

By Deputy Elizabeth King

“That Dawn Frampton be appointed to the Barbican Residential Committee in the room of Mark Bostock for the Ward of Cripplegate.”

By Deputy Elizabeth King

“That Deputy Elizabeth King be appointed to the Culture Heritage, and Libraries Committee in the room of Mark Bostock for the Ward of Cripplegate.”

To consider a circulated list of applications for the Freedom of the City.

To receive a report setting out measures introduced into Parliament which may have an effect on the services provided by the City Corporation.

The Town Clerk to report the outcome of the ballot taken at the last Court:

Where appropriate:-

^ denotes a Member who currently serves on the Committee in either an ex-officio capacity or as a representative of another Committee with appointment rights;

¬ denotes appointed.

(A)       One Member to the Capital Buildings Board.

That the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business below on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972, or relate to functions of the Court of Common Council which are not subject to the provisions of Part VA and Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

To agree the non-public minutes of the meeting of the Court held on 20 July 2023.

To consider proposals relating to the disposal of a freehold interest.

To consider recommendations concerning the annual City Events Programme.