Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Eleanor Mulligan Head of Democratic Services
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Declarations of Interest Additional documents: Minutes: None. |
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Announcements Additional documents: Minutes: The Mayor noted the sad passing of Councillor Chris Evans’s Mother and offered the family the Council’s thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. |
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Appointment of the Leader of the Council To make an appointment to the post of Leader of the Council.
The Leader as elected may then announce his or her appointments of Cabinet Members if he or she wishes. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Debbie Wilcox was unanimously appointed as Leader of the Council.
The Leader announced her Cabinet as follows:
Opposition Spokespersons
Councillor Matthew Evans announced that he would act as Leader of the Opposition. Opposition spokespersons were announced as follows:
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Appointment of Chairs of Committees To appoint chairs to the Planning and Licensing Committees; Scrutiny Committees and the Democratic Services Committees. Additional documents: Minutes: Following nominations by the Leaders of their respective parties, the following Committee Chair appointments were agreed by the Council:
(The nominated persons declared an interest in this item and did not vote on the specific appointments.)
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Appointments to Committees PDF 64 KB To give effect to appointments of members to committees by the political groups. Additional documents: Minutes: Each Group Leader agreed to pass the appointments of members to the Committee to the Proper Officer for recording in the minutes. (Attachment 1) |
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Appointments to External Bodies PDF 65 KB To give effect to appointments of members to external bodies. Additional documents: Minutes: Each Group Leaders agreed to pass the appointments to Outside Bodies and Members with Special Responsibilities to the Proper Officer for recording in the minutes. (Attachment 2)
In addition, the following School Governor Appointments were included:
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Election of the Mayor To elect a Mayor for the municipal year 2019-20 Additional documents: Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Wilcox, and seconded by Councillor M Evans and unanimously
Resolved
That Councillor William J Routley be elected as the Mayor of the City of Newport for the next year. Councillor Routley, having made and subscribed the Declaration of Officer and taken the Office Oath and Oath of Allegiance, expressed thanks for the honour conferred upon him.
Vote of thanks
It was proposed by the Mayor and Seconded by Councillor Wilcox unanimously
Resolved
That the Council’s thanks be given to Councillor Linton and Mrs Linton for the manner in which they had discharged their duties as Mayor and Mayoress.
Response
The outgoing mayor thanked everyone who had supported him during him time as Mayor, including his family, friends and colleagues in the Council. Particular thanks were given to those who has supported his chosen charities through events and other fundraising activities that had been held throughout the year. The Mayor highlighted some of the successful events that had taken place including the Golf Day. |
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Appointment of the Deputy Mayor To appoint a Deputy Mayor for the municipal year 2019-20 Additional documents: Minutes: It was proposed by the Mayor, seconded by Councillor M Evans, and unanimously
Resolved
That Councillor Charles Ferris be appointed Deputy Mayor for the ensuring year. Councillor Ferris, having made and subscribed to the Declaration of Acceptance for the role of Deputy Mayor, expressed thanks for his appointment. |