Issue - meetings

Following the resignation of the Chair of Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the Chief Executive called for nominations for his replacement.

The Leader of the Conservative group, Councillor Harman, said that, in accordance with the arrangement that the Chair should represent a group other than the majority group, he proposed Councillor Joy as Chair.  She has indicated that she is prepared to take the role for the remainder of the council term.

Councillor Seacome seconded the nomination of Councillor Joy.  There were no other nominations.

The Mayor invited Members to vote; Councillor Joy’s election as Chair of Overview and Scrutiny was unanimously approved.