Agenda item

To elect one Deputy Chair (Member) in accordance with Standing Order 30 and one Deputy Chair (external) in accordance with a convention adopted by the Board on 24 March 2021.

The Committee proceeded to elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 30. Alderman Sir William Russell, as the only Member expressing their willingness to serve, was duly elected as Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.

The Board proceeded to elect a Deputy Chair (External Member) in accordance with a convention adopted by the Board at its meeting on 24 March 2021. The Town Clerk advised that one expression of interest for the role of Deputy Chair (External Member) had been received. Tobi-Ruth Adebekun, as the only Member expressing their willingness to serve, was duly elected as Deputy Chair (External Member) for the ensuing year.

RESOLVED, that – Alderman Sir William Russell and Tobi-Ruth Adebekun be elected as Deputy Chairman and Deputy Chair (External Member) for the ensuing year.