Agenda item

To elect a Deputy Chair for the year ensuing, in accordance with the Court of Aldermen’s Standing Orders 14 and 16.

Nominations received: Alderman Vincent Keaveny.

Following the resignation of Alderman Sir Charles Bowman as Deputy Chairman as announced at the last meeting and, in accordance with Standing Orders No.14 and 16, the Committee elected a Deputy Chairman for the remainder of the 2025/26mc civic year.

RESOLVED: – That, as the only Alderman in nomination, Alderman Vincent Keaveny, CBE be elected as Deputy Chairman of the General Purposes Committee of Aldermen for the remainder of the 2025/26 civic year.

Alderman Sir Charles Bowman reported that, in the absence of the Chairman, he would continue in this capacity for the remainder of the public agenda before handing over to the new Deputy Chairman to preside over the non-public and confidential items of business.