Agenda and minutes

Extraordinary, Council - Wednesday, 4th October, 2023 6.00 pm

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Media

Items
No. Item

39.

Apologies for absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bell, Bishop, Crabb, D. Knight, Lane, Lethaby and Renshaw.  

40.

Business brought forward by or with the consent of the Chair

Minutes:

There were no items brought forward by or with the consent of the Chair.

41.

Declarations of Interest

(NB. Members only need to re-declare any interests previously declared at Committee and Sub-Committee meetings if the item is discussed at Council).

 

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest announced.

42.

Appointment of Aldermen/Alderwomen pdf icon PDF 197 KB

Minutes:

Council considered a report by the Chief Executive (circulated previously) regarding the appointment of Honorary Aldermen/Alderwomen.

 

Councillor Wilkinson addressed Council in support of the nomination of Geoffrey Fowler.

 

Councillor Prowse addressed Council in support of the nomination of Yvette Gubb.

 

Councillor Worden addressed Council in support of the nomination of Derrick Spear

 

Councillor Hunt addressed Council in support of the nomination of Joe Tucker.

 

It was moved by Councillor Biederman and seconded by Councillor Roome that the recommendation be adopted.

 

RESOLVED that the following people be appointed to be Honorary Aldermen/Alderwoman in recognition of the long and eminent service that each has given to North Devon Council, to local government and to the community:

 

Geoffrey Fowler

Yvette Gubb

Derrick Spear

Frederick (Joe) Tucker

 

The Chair presented a certificate to the Honorary Aldermen and Alderwoman.

 

Yvette Gubb, Geoffrey Fowler, Derrick Spear and Joe Tucker addressed Council and thanked Council for being appointed.