To elect the Chairman of Council.

The Monitoring Officer called for nominations to the office of Chairman of the Council.

Councillor James moved that Councillor Barnett be nominated as Chairman of the Council for the forthcoming municipal year.  Councillor Hubbard seconded the proposal.  Councillor Barnett was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Council.

RESOLVED:  That Councillor LO Barnett, be elected Chairman of the Council for the forthcoming municipal year.