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To elect a Chair in accordance with Standing Order 28.

RESOLVED – That, in accordance with Standing Order 28, Alderman Prem Goyal being the only Member indicating their willingness to serve was declared to be Chairman for the ensuing year.

The Chairman thanked Members and officers for their continued support noting he looked forward to building on the excellent work already undertaken and maintaining the Committees standing City.

The Chairman also extended his sincere thanks to those who have stepped down from the committee but made valuable contributions last year: Randall Anderson, Alderman Alexander Barr, Alderman Bronek Masojada, Judith Pleasance, and Karen Sanderson.

A warm welcome was given to new Members: Deputy Timothy Butcher, Simon Burrows, Stephen Houghton, and David Sells. Members also welcomed James St John Davis, joining in his ex-officio capacity as the Finance Chairman’s nominee.