Agenda item

To agree the public minutes of the meeting held on 27 April 2021.

RESOLVED, that:

the public minutes and the non-public summaries of the meeting on 27 April 2021 be agreed as a correct record.

MATTERS ARISING

Vote of Thanks to the Past Chairman

A Vote of Thanks, moved by Chief Commoner Brian Mooney and seconded by the Chairman, was read.

It was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

that the Members of the Freedom Applications Committee wish to record their sincere appreciation to

ALDERMAN SIR DAVID WOOTTON

for the dedication he has shown in all aspects of his work on their Committee in his time as Chairman of from October 2015 to February 2021.

Sir David brought to the office a wealth of experience and knowledge of the Freedom Applications process. As a former Lord Mayor, he was well placed to lead the Committee and his contribution to the Committee’s work was particularly valuable at a time of change, given the Corporation-wide governance review conducted during his Chairmanship. His wise counsel and guidance were very much appreciated.

He paid particular attention to ensuring that the Freedom Applications Committee enhanced its strategic role, emphasising good communication and links with all members. Sir David guaranteed that the work of the Committee progressed in an inclusive way, to the mutual benefit of the Corporation and recipients alike.

Sir David navigated a route for the Committee through choppy waters. He exercised dispassionate judgement in the revocation of a Freedom - the first time in the history of the Corporation that such an event has taken place.

In taking their leave of Sir David as Chairman, his colleagues are united in conveying their thanks for the outstanding contribution he has made and look forward to his continued input as their Deputy Chairman.

At the request of the Chairman, the Order of Business was then changed as follows: