Issue - meetings
Election of a Vice-Chair
Meeting: 20/05/2026 - Council (Item 99)
Appointment of a Vice-Chair
Purpose
Tofulfil Council’sobligation toappoint aVice-Chair fora termof officeuntil the start ofthe AnnualCouncil meetingin May2027. TheVice-Chair cannotbe a member of the Cabinet.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
TheChair presidedover theappointment ofa Vice-Chairof Counciland nominated Councillor Ray Brassington for the position.
The Chair called for a seconder. Councillor Paul Evans stood to second the nomination of Councillor Ray Brassington as Vice-Chair of Council for the Civic year 2026/27.
There wereno furthernominations forthe positionof Vice-Chairof Council.
The nomination was put to a vote and agreed by Council.
Voting record:
29 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
Councillor Craig Thurling did not vote.
Having beenelected Councillor Brassingtonsigned theDeclaration ofAcceptance ofOffice as Vice-Chair. The Proper Officer witnessed the signature.