ELECTION OF THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE CIVIC YEAR 2025-26
Decision:
RESOLVED: That Councillor Keith Hoskins was elected as Chair of the Council for the Civic Year 2025-26.
RESOLVED: That the Council placed on record its sincere thanks and appreciation to Councillor Clare Billing for her service as Chair of the Council during the past year and also to her Consort Elizabeth Leonard for her help and support during her term of office.
Minutes:
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In the absence of the Chair, Councillor Tina Bhartwas, Vice-Chair of the Council, called for nominations for the position of Chair of the Council for the Civic Year 2025-26.
Councillor Ruth Brown nominated Councillor Keith Hoskins for the Chair of the Council 2025-26. This was seconded by Councillor Val Bryant and, following a vote, it was:
RESOLVED: That Councillor Keith Hoskins was elected as Chair of the Council for the Civic Year 2025-26.
Councillor Keith Hoskins took the Chair then read and signed the Statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office and took possession of the Chain of Office. Councillor Hoskins thanked the Council for his election as Chair and advised that his Consort for the year would be Cherry Lincoln.
Having been proposed by Councillor Keith Hoskins, as Chair, and seconded by Councillor Daniel Allen, it was:
RESOLVED: That the Council placed on record its sincere thanks and appreciation to Councillor Clare Billing for her service as Chair of the Council during the past year and also to her Consort Elizabeth Leonard for her help and support during her term of office.