Issue - meetings
Election of the Leader of the Council
Meeting: 24/05/2023 - Council (Item 82)
Election of the Leader of the Council
Purpose:
To elect a Councillor to the position of Leader of the Council.
Recommendation:
That Council resolves to elect a Leader of the Council for a term of office extending to the Annual Meeting of Council immediately following the Councillor’s normal date of retirement (i.e. for a member elected in May 2023, their term as Leader would extend to the Annual Meeting of Council in May 2027).
Minutes:
The Chair of the Council, Councillor Andrew Coles, asked Council for nominations to the position of Leader of the Council for a new four year term, which would extend to the Annual Council meeting in 2027.
Councillor Duncan Enright, proposed that Councillor Andy Graham be appointed to the position of Leader of the Council for a new four year term, extending to the end of the municipal year 2026/2027. This was seconded by Councillor Natalie King and was put to a vote. The vote carried.
Council Resolved to:
1. Appoint Councillor Andy Graham to the position of Leader of the Council for a new four year term, extending to the Annual Council meeting in 2027.