Agenda item

To elect the Deputy / Vice Chairs in accordance with Standing Order No. 30.

The Committee proceeded to elect its three Deputy/Vice Chairmen in accordance with Standing Order No. 30.

Deputy Keith Bottomley, Sheriff Christopher Hayward, and Deputy Tom Sleigh all expressed a willingness to serve and, being the only three Members expressing such a willingness, were duly elected for the ensuing year.

The Chair reminded the Committee of the provisions of Standing Order No. 30(8), which provided for herself and the appointed individuals to now determine amongst themselves who would take the statutory Deputy Chairman role for the coming year. However, as it was the last year of her term as Chair, it was the Committee’s practice at such times for endorsement of the proposed arrangements to be sought, given the likely implications with respect to succession.

Following a clarification around process, the Committee expressed its unanimous support for the appointment of Sheriff Christopher Hayward as the statutory Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.