Issue - meetings

To appoint the Chairman of the Council for the ensuing municipal year.

Councillor J Cotterill said a few words regarding his year as Chairman of the Council and referred to the numerous events he had attended during the last year, totalling in excess of 101 events.  He commented on the amount of charitable work being done in North West Leicestershire and stated that he felt very blessed to live in the area.  He announced that the total amount raised for LOROS and the Air Ambulance was £3,616.67 which would be shared equally.

Councillor J Cotterill presented his Lady with a bouquet of flowers as a small token of his thanks for her support and assistance over the past 2 years.

Nominations were then sought for the Chairman for the ensuing municipal year.

It was moved by Councillor R Blunt that Councillor V Richichi be appointed as Chairman of the Council for 2017/18. 

The motion was seconded by Councillor G A Allman.

Upon being put to the vote it was

RESOLVED THAT:

Councillor V Richichi be appointed Chairman of the Council for 2017/18.

Councillor V Richichi then took the Chair and the retiring Chairman invested him with the Chain of Office.  The Chairman signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

The Chairman invested his Consort with her Chain of Office.

The Chairman presented Councillor J Cotterillwith his past Chairman's badge and proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring Chairman.

Councillor S Sheahan stated that he knew Councillor J Cotterill had taken his duties very seriously in the last year and had taken an interest in whatever he had done.  He added that he was very pleased to see him at the recent Ashby Canal event.  He wished him well for the future.

Councillor R Blunt thanked Councillor J Cotterill on behalf of the Council for all his work as Chairman.

Councillor M Specht thanked the Chairman and commended him for undertaking his duties until the very end of his term.