Agenda and draft minutes

Venue: Guildhall, High Street, Exeter

Contact: John Street, Corporate Manager, Democratic and Civic Support  01392 265106 or email  john.street@exeter.gov.uk

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No. Item

1.

Ian Quance

Minutes:

The Council recorded its thanks in respect of the late Ian Quance, who had served as the Deputy Lord Mayor, and also to the Deputy Lord Mayor’s consort, Mrs Heather Quance. The Lord Mayor invited Mrs Quance to come forward to receive the Deputy Lord Mayor’s portrait.

 

Mrs Heather Quance returned thanks which was followed by a moment of reflection as music was played.

 

           

 

2.

Election of the Lord Mayor

Minutes:

RESOLVED on the nomination of Councillor Jobson, seconded by Councillor Bialyk, that Councillor Mrs Yolonda Henson be elected Lord Mayor of the City for the ensuing Municipal Year.

 

The Lord Mayor was invested with her Chain of Office, made her Declaration of Acceptance of Office, took the Chair and returned thanks. 

 

 

3.

Appointment of the Deputy Lord Mayor

Minutes:

RESOLVED on the nomination of Councillor Jobson, seconded by Councillor Bialyk, that Councillor Rob Newby be appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of the City for the ensuing Municipal Year.

 

The Deputy Lord Mayor was invested with his Chain of Office, made his Declaration of Acceptance of Office and returned thanks.

 

 

4.

Vote of Thanks

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the Council record its appreciation for the able and courteous manner in which Councillor Trish Oliver and Mr Rob Oliver have discharged the duties of the Lord Mayor and Lord Mayor’s Consort during the past year.

 

Councillor Wood, on behalf of the Council, presented badges to the retiring Lord Mayor and retiring Lord Mayor’s Consort.

 

The retiring Lord Mayor returned thanks.

 

 

5.

Confirmation of the Leader of the Council and confirmation of the Deputy Leader

Minutes:

Councillor Bialyk was confirmed as Leader of the Council. Councillor Bialyk confirmed the appointment of Councillor Wright as Deputy Leader.  

 

RESOLVED that Councillor Bialyk be confirmed as Leader of the Council and Councillor Wright as Deputy Leader. 

 

 

6.

Appointment of the Executive and Portfolio Holders

Minutes:

The Leader of the Council confirmed his nominations for Portfolio Holders and Executive membership as circulated. 

 

RESOLVED that the Council’s Executive be appointed as follows for the ensuing Municipal Year:-

 

Bialyk, P.M.

Wright, L.

Leader

Deputy Leader and Culture, Corporate and Democratic Services

Wood, D.

Climate Change

Williams, R.T.

Re-cycling and Waterways

Denning, B.E.

Council Housing Development and Support Services

Parkhouse, J.C.M.

Leisure Services and Physical Activity

Ghusain, A.

City Management and Environmental Services

Morse, E.A.

City Development and Chair of Planning Committee

Pearce, M.C.

                 

 

Communities and Homelessness Prevention

 

 

MEMBER CHAMPIONS

 

Allcock, N.J.                                                    Community Engagement and Support Services

Lights, Z.                                                         Net Zero Exeter 2030

 

 

7.

Appointment of Committees pdf icon PDF 212 KB

Minutes:

Alternative options were submitted by the Progressive Group and an Independent Councillor in respect of a place on the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee.  A vote was taken on the nominations, when it was RESOLVED that Councillor Sparling be appointed to the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee.

 

RESOLVED that the membership of Committees etc., Chairs and Deputy Chairs and Independent Persons, as shown at the Appendix to these minutes, be approved.