Minutes:
At 7.00pm the bell was rang and all members took their seats. At 7.02pm the clerk opened the meeting and stated that the Mayor had submitted his apologies for the meeting and was not therefore present. In accordance with council assembly procedure rule 1.13(a) (Appoint chair of the meeting), the clerk called for nominations for chair for the meeting.
Councillor Nick Dolezal, seconded by Councillor Peter John nominated Councillor Lorraine Lauder, Deputy Mayor.
There being no further nominations, the nomination was put to the vote and declared to be carried.
RESOLVED:
That the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Lorraine Lauder, be appointed chair for the meeting.