Agenda item

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

The Committee proceeded to elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No.30.

The Town Clerk read out a list of Members eligible to stand as Deputy Chairman. Two Members indicated their willingness to serve and, therefore, a ballot was taken. Mr Tumbridge, who had given his apologies for the meeting, had expressed, in writing, his wish to stand.

The results were as follows:

Michael Hudson          17

James Tumbridge       9

Michael Hudson was declared to have been elected Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.