Agenda item

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

The Town Clerk having read names of those Members eligible to stand for election as Deputy Chairman, Alderman Graves, Mark Greenburgh, Ann Holmes and Michael Hudson put themselves forward for election.

A ballot was held and there was found to be 3 votes for Mark Greenburgh and Ann Holmes, 2 votes for Michael Hudson and 1 vote for Alderman Graves.

A further ballot was then held under the provisions of the Standing Orders and there was found to be 4 votes for Ann Holmes, 3 votes for Mark Greenburgh and 2 votes for Michael Hudson.

A final vote was then held and there was found to be 4 votes for Mark Greenburgh and 5 votes for Ann Holmes.

RESOLVED – That Ann Holmes be duly elected Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.

On taking her seat, Ann Holmes thanked Members for her election.