To elect a Leader of the Council and to note the appointment of the Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members.
Minutes:
The Mayor invited nominations for the position of Leader of the Council.
Councillor Norman moved the following motion, which was seconded by Councillor Morgan:
‘That Councillor Cook be elected as Leader of the Council for the proceeding three-year term.’
RESOLVED – That Councillor Cook be elected Leader of the Council for the proceeding three-year term.
Following election, the Leader of the Council advised of appointments to the Cabinet and allocations of portfolios as follows:
Councillor Norman – Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources
Councillor Gravells – Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy
Councillor Morgan – Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure
Councillor Hudson – Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods
The Leader also advised the Council that he had appointed Councillor Norman as Deputy Leader of the Council to act in his absence