Agenda item

Pursuant to the decision of the Court of 13 September 2012, the Right Honourable The Lord Mayor invited Mr George Gillon to take office as Chief Commoner for the ensuing year.

Resolved unanimously – That this Honourable Court wishes to extend to

Deputy Kenneth Edwin Ayers,

Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

its sincere gratitude for the manner in which he has undertaken the role of Chief Commoner over the past year.

Ken took up the post in April 2012 and served during an eventful year for the City of London; firstly the celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and then the successful London Olympics and Paralympics.

Throughout the past year he has continued to develop the role and has carried out the many and varied, and sometimes difficult, tasks expected of the Chief Commoner with patience and sound judgement.

In taking leave of the Chief Commoner and in thanking him formally and sincerely, his colleagues wish to express their appreciation not only for his resourcefulness and hospitality during the past year, but also for his enthusiasm, consideration and courtesy and they wish both Ken and Ann continued good health and happiness long into the future.

Deputy Kenneth Ayers was heard in reply.