Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Corporate Manager Democratic and Civic Support.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED to Council that: -

(1)  the title of Honorary Freeman of the City Status be conferred on Gareth Steenson; and

(2)  the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor be requested to convene an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council to be held on the rising of the Ordinary Meeting on 15 December 2020, for the purpose of passing the appropriate resolution under Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report which set out a proposal to offer the Freedom of the City to Mr Gareth Steenson for gaining national and international recognition for his rugby playing career with Exeter Chiefs.

Councillor Leadbetter, speaking as an Opposition Leader, welcomed the recommendation.

RECOMMENDED to Council that: -

(1)  the title of Honorary Freeman of the City Status be conferred on Gareth Steenson; and

(2)  the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor be requested to convene an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council to be held on the rising of the Ordinary Meeting on 15 December 2020, for the purpose of passing the appropriate resolution under Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972.