Agenda

To confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on 23 March 2023 and the Extraordinary Council meeting held on 26 April 2023.

Members to declare any interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

a) To elect the Mayor for the Municipal Year 2023/24.

b) To invest the Mayor and consort.

(New Mayor in the Chair)

c) The new Mayor to give thanks for their election.

d) To receive a vote of thanks for the retiring Mayor.

e) The new Mayor to make any announcements.

a) To elect the Deputy Mayor for the Municipal Year 2023/24.

b) To invest the Deputy Mayor and Deputy Consort.

c) The Deputy Mayor to give thanks for their election.

To elect the Leader for the duration of the term (2023-2027).

The Council is requested to note the appointment of the Deputy Leader, as may be announced by the Leader.

The Council is requested to note the appointment of members of the Cabinet, as may be announced by the Leader.

The Council is requested to note the Cabinet Portfolios, as may be announced by the Leader.

The Council is requested to note the Leader’s Scheme of Delegation (to follow).

The Leader is to provide an update on the proposed policies of the Council for the forthcoming year.

To receive a report to consider:

a) The appointment of the Scrutiny Committee and Standing Committees of the Council for the Municipal Year 2023/24.

b) Approval of the terms of reference and number of voting places on the Scrutiny Committee and Standing Committees of the Council for the Municipal Year 2023/24.

c) Approval of the political balance calculation.

d) Approval of the allocation of committee seats to political groups, non-aligned Members and membership of each committee for the Municipal Year 2023/24.

e) Election of Chairs and Vice Chairs of Committees for the Municipal Year 2023/24.

The Council is to receive a report to agree the Scheme of Delegation and confirm the Council’s Constitution.

The Council is to receive a report on the proposed Calendar of Meetings for the Municipal Year 2023/24.

The Council is to receive a report which asks Members to consider nominations for representatives to serve on outside bodies and working groups.