Agenda item

Vote of Thanks

A Member referred to the vote of thanks for Chairmen reaching the end of their term and suggested that the inscribed resolution be presented to Chairmen at the Committee Dinner held in honour of the outgoing Chairman, suitably framed. Members support his suggestion.

RESOLVED – That it be recommended to the Policy and Resources Committee that the inscribed resolution to Committee Chairmen be presented to Chairmen at the Committee Dinner held in honour of the outgoing Chairman and that the resolution be suitably framed.

New Members and Livery Companies

A Member advised that some of the newer Members on the Court were seeking advice on whether they should join a livery company and, if so, how they should go about it. He questioned whether anything could be done to assist with introductions. The Sub-Committee acknowledged that there were a number of livery companies with no City Corporation Members serving on them and agreed that further consideration should be given to the matter. It was suggested that the issue should be referred to the Livery Committee to look into.

RESOLVED – That the Livery Committee be requested to look at whether any assistance could be given in terms of introducing new Members of the Court of Common Council to livery companies.

City Corporation Pocket Book

Reference was made to the poor quality of the covering sleeve for the Members’ Pocket Book. It was suggested that to ensure that it was more durable it should be made of leather and not plastic. Whilst it was acknowledged that it was too late for this year, it was suggested that the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee should be requested to reconsider the quality of the material used to produce the sleeve.

RESOLVED - the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee be requested to reconsider the quality of the material used to produce the sleeve for the pocket book.