Agenda item

To elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 30.

The Board proceeded to elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 30. The Town Clerk informed the Board that no expressions of interest were received ahead of the one full working day deadline and requested if there were any expressions of interest for the Deputy Chairman of the Health and Wellbeing Board. Helen Fentimen, being the only Member who indicated their willingness to serve, was duly declared to be Deputy Chairman of the Health and Wellbeing Board for the ensuing year.

The Town Clerk informed the Board that, although Helen Fentimen was a Member of the Board in her capacity as Chairman of Community and Children’s Services Committee, this was not an ex-officio position within the Board’s Terms of Reference, and it was therefore considered acceptable that she serve as Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year. The Town Clerk confirmed that there would be consideration of clarifying which members of the Board were able to serve as Chairman or Deputy Chairman at its annual review of its Terms of Reference.

RESOLVED – That Helen Fentimen be elected Deputy Chairman of the Health and Wellbeing Board for the ensuing year.