Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director Corporate Services.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that in accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor be requested to convene an Extraordinary meeting of the Council, on the rising of the Ordinary meeting of the Council on 18 July 2023, to consider granting the position of Honorary Alderman of the City to Mrs Yolonda Henson.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the proposal to offer the position of Honorary Alderman of the City to Mrs Yolonda Henson in recognition of her outstanding service to the Council.

Members noted that the term of office for Mrs Henson amounted to 39 years, and therefore met the necessary length of service criteria. Mrs Henson has also held a number of positions, including that of Lord Mayor of the City and had provided exceptional service during her terms of office.

The Leader advised on the nomination criteria, and highlighted that group leaders would be requested to submit any nominations, for the position of Honorary Alderman of the City, in which they considered met the criteria for nomination.

RECOMMENDED that in accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor be requested to convene an Extraordinary meeting of the Council, on the rising of the Ordinary meeting of the Council on 18 July 2023, to consider granting the position of Honorary Alderman of the City to Mrs Yolonda Henson.