Agenda item

To elect a Chairman pursuant to Standing Order 29.

In accordance with Standing Order 29(4), the Town Clerk sought expressions of interest from Members willing and eligible for appointment as Chairman. John Chapman and Deputy Hugh Morris indicated their wish to stand for election as Chairman and a secret ballot took place with ballot papers being sent to all committee members present.  The results of the ballot were as follows:

John Chapman – 18 votes

Hugh Morris – 10 votes

John Chapman was thereby elected as Chairman for the ensuing year.

John Chapman in the Chair

Mr Chapman thanked Members for their support.