The Assistant Director, Governance reminded Council that for agenda item 8 - appointments to council committees and outside bodies he had granted a dispensation under his delegated authority to those Councillors seeking election to posts carrying a special responsibility allowance so permitting them to remain in the meeting for its consideration.  However, he recommended that they should not vote on their own appointment.

Agenda item 1 – Election of Chairman

Councillor DB Wilcox declared a pecuniary interest as a candidate for office and left the meeting for the duration of this item.

Agenda item 2 - Appointment of Vice-Chairman

Councillor MD Lloyd-Hayes declared a pecuniary interest as a candidate for office and left the meeting for the duration of this item.

Councillor PJ McCaull declared a pecuniary interest as a candidate for office and left the meeting for the duration of this item.

Agenda item 7: Election of Leader of the Council

Councillor AW Johnson declared a pecuniary interest as a candidate for office and left the meeting for the duration of this item.