Agenda item

Election of Chairman

To elect a Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 29.

Minutes:

The Committee proceeded to elect a Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No.29. The Town Clerk read a list of Members eligible to stand and Sheriff Christopher Hayward, being the only Member who expressed his willingness to serve, was duly elected as Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing year.

 

The Chairman thanked Members for their confidence in him and expressed his excitement at leading the Committee, before paying tribute to the outgoing  Chairman, Deputy Dr Giles Shilson,

 

The Chairman then welcomed new Members Alderman Sir Andrew Parmley and Deputy Keith Bottomley on their first meeting of the Committee. The Committee then gave thanks to outgoing Members Alderman Ian Luder and Deputy John Bennett, for their valued service and contributions to the Committee.