Agenda item

To elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order 30

Meeting of Benefices Sub (Culture, Heritage & Libraries) Committee, Thursday, 20th October, 2016 12.00 pm (Item 4.)

Following the recent decision of the Culture, Heritage and Libraries to amend the Terms of Reference of the Benefice Sub Committee in order to elect a Deputy Chairman.

Minutes:

At its last meeting, the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee agreed to amend the Benefices Sub Committee’s Terms of Reference allow the Sub Committee to appoint a Deputy Chairman

Mr Gregory Jones had submitted a statement in support of his nomination and, despite having given his apologies for this meeting, was permitted to stand for election. Mr Challis also declared a willingness to stand and therefore a ballot was held.

RESOLVED, that - with a result of 4 votes to 3, Mr Gregory Jones be elected as Deputy Chairman of the Benefices Sub Committee for the ensuing year.