To elect the Leader of the Council.

(Councillor AW Johnson declared a pecuniary interest and left the meeting for the duration of this item.)

Councillor PM Morgan proposed and Councillor PA Andrews seconded the nomination of Councillor AW Johnson.

Councillor Morgan spoke in support of the nominee.

RESOLVED:  That Councillor AW Johnson be elected Leader of the Council for the forthcoming municipal year.

The Leader thanked Council and observed that the expectation was that the financial settlement would mean further challenges would need to be met over the next two years.

He informed council that Councillor Lester would replace Councillor Millar on the Cabinet, with all other posts and support posts remaining unchanged, subject to amendment of some portfolios.  Details of the new cabinet and portfolios would be published.