ELECTION OF LEADER OF THE COUNCIL
(Consideration of this item is subject to Council agreeing changes to Standing Orders under item 4 above).
Following the resignation of Cllr Dr DR Bard on 11 January 2007 Council is requested to elect the Leader of the Council.
Decision:
Council RESOLVED that Councillor RMA Manning be elected Leader of the Council.
Minutes:
Councillor Dr DR Bard proposed and Councillor JA Hockney seconded the nomination of Councillor RMA Manning to the position of Leader of the Council.
Council RESOLVED that Councillor RMA Manning be elected Leader of the Council.
Councillor RMA Manning briefly addressed the Council. Other Members took the opportunity to congratulate Councillor Manning on his election, welcoming the prospect of working constructively with him for the benefit of the district.