Agenda item

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

In accordance with Standing Order 30, the Town Clerk read a list of names of Governors eligible to be Deputy Chairman.  Vivienne Littlechild, being the only Governor expressing a willingness to serve, was elected Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.

At the invitation of the Chairman, a minute’s silence was held in memory of the late John Barker in recognition of his contribution to the Board and the Guildhall School.

The Chairman then noted his thanks, on behalf of the Board, for the contribution of Adam Richardson, who had been unsuccessful in the recent elections to the Court of Common Council. The Chairman then welcomed Deputy Michael Cassidy, Graham Packham and Shreela Ghosh to their first meeting.