Agenda item

The Head of Legal and Democratic Services introduced the report which was to nominate a Mayor elect and Deputy Mayor elect for the civic year 2023/2024.

It was explained that each year the Council elected a Mayor and Deputy Mayor to preside over Council proceedings, and discharge the duties of the First Citizen. Members were informed that during its annual meeting in May 2024, formal appointment will take place pursuant to the Council’s Constitution; however, to assist in preparation, and following discussions between political group leaders, Full Council were asked to approve that Cllr Chris Williams be nominated as Mayor, and that Cllr Matthew Crowley be nominated as Deputy Mayor for the 2023/2024 civic year.

Cllr Chris Williams and Cllr Matthew Crowley gave thanks for their nomination and looked forward to serving their time as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.