Agenda item

Pursuant to the decision of the Court of 8 September 2011, the Right Honourable The Lord Mayor invited Deputy Ken Ayers to take office as Chief Commoner for the ensuing year.

Resolved Unanimously – That this Honourable Court wishes to extend to Richard David Regan, Deputy, its sincere gratitude for the manner in which he has undertaken the role of Chief Commoner over the past year.

Richard took up the post in April 2011 and was the first Chief Commoner to be elected by his colleagues on the Court Common Council.

Throughout the past year he has successfully developed the role and has carried out the many and varied tasks expected of the Chief Commoner with determination and sound judgement, setting a benchmark for others to follow.

In taking leave of the Chief Commoner and in thanking him formally and  sincerely, his colleagues wish to express their appreciation not only for his resourcefulness and hospitality during the past year, but also for his enthusiasm, consideration and courtesy and they wish both Richard and Anne continued good health and happiness long into the future. My Lord Mayor.