Agenda item

To elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 30.

The Board elected a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 30. Henry Colthurst, being the only member expressing a willingness to serve, was duly elected Chairman for the ensuing year.

The Town Clerk took the opportunity to brief the Board on its role for the coming year, noting its direct responsibility for the existing and forthcoming City Academies, across areas such as governance, appointment of governors and the City of London Corporation’s reputation as sponsor. In other areas the Board’s responsibility was by way of scrutiny and would be more indirect  – through use of means such as committee resolutions - in questioning the City of London Corporation’s approach in areas such as employability and the performance of the independent schools.