Agenda item

Appointment of Deputy Leader of the Council

The Leader to appoint the Deputy Leader of the Council in accordance with Article 7, paragraph 10 of the Constitution – Leader to report.

Decision:

That it be noted that the Leader of the Council had appointed Councillor Wal Chahal as the Deputy Leader of the Council in accordance with Article 7, paragraph 10 of the Constitution.

Minutes:

In accordance with Article 7, paragraph 10 of the Constitution the Leader of the Council was required to appoint the Deputy Leader of the Council at the first meeting of the Cabinet following the Annual Meeting of Council.

 

The Leader confirmed that Councillor Wal Chahal had been appointed as Deputy Leader with effect from the Annual Meeting of Council held on 18th May 2023.  The Leader also summarised the Cabinet portfolios, which had been reduced from nine to seven in total.

 

Resolved –  That it be noted that the Leader of the Council had appointed Councillor Wal Chahal as the Deputy Leader of the Council with effect from 18th May 2023.