Election of Leader of the Council
To receive nominations and vote thereon.
Note – The Leader is to be appointed to a 4-year term of office in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.
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Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Swansborough and seconded by Councillor Ewbank that Councillor Stephen Holt be elected as Leader of the Council.
This was debated by the Council.
RESOLVED (by 19 votes to 6)- That Councillor Holt be elected as Leader of the Council and Cabinet Chair for a 4-year term of office until May 2027, to continue until a new Leader is elected.
Councillor Holt gave a speech of acceptance for the role of the Leader of the Council.