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 2024/2025. 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 Matthew Crowley be nominated as Mayor, and that Cllr Wayne Carpenter be nominated as Deputy Mayor for the 2024/2025 civic year. Cllrs Matthew Crowley and Wayne Carpenter gave thanks for their nomination and looked forward to serving their time as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

RESOLVED:        That Councillor Matthew Crowley be nominated Mayor for the civic year 2024/25 pursuant to Section 23(1) of the Local Government Act 1972;

That Councillor Wayne Carpenter be nominated Deputy Mayor for the civic year 2024/25 pursuant to Section 23(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.