Venue: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Tiverton
Contact: Sally Gabriel
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors: Mrs J B Binks, F W Letch, R Stanley and Mrs N Woollatt. |
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Public Question Time To receive any questions relating to items on the agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.
Minutes: There were no members of the public present. |
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Honorary Aldermen To consider the motion set out below which, if approved, will confer the title of “Honorary Alderman” upon Mr E J Berry, viz:-
THAT, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Mid Devon District Council do HEREBY CONFER upon EDGAR JOHN BERRY the title of HONORARY ALDERMAN of the District, in recognition of the eminent services which he rendered as a Member of this Council from May 1999 to May 2015 recording particularly the Council’s appreciation of his service as Chairman of the Council from May 2013 to May 2015, as Leader of the Council from May 2007 to May 2008, as Chairman of the Decent and Affordable Homes Policy Development Group from May 2011 to May 2013, as Vice Chairman of the Community Services Committee from May 2003 to May 2004; as Vice Chairman of the Environment and Leisure Committee from May 2001 to May 2002; and as a representative of the Council upon a number of other bodies and organisations.
AND THAT, in due course, a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed and sealed with the common seal of the District Council be presented to Edgar John Berry.
Proposer: Councillor R F Radford Seconder: Councillor T G Hughes
Note: Section 249(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 provides that a motion to confer the title of Honorary Alderman requires to be passed by not less than two thirds of the Members at the Meeting voting thereon.
Minutes: The Council was reminded that the meeting had been specially convened, in accordance with the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, for the purpose of considering Motions to confer the title of Honorary Alderman upon: E J Berry, A V G Griffiths, M R Lee, Mrs J R Rendle, Mrs M E Turner and P F Williams.
(1) Honorary Alderman: Edgar John Berry
Upon a Motion proposed by Councillor R F Radford and seconded by Councillor T G Hughes it was:
RESOLVED THAT, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Mid Devon District Council do HEREBY CONFER upon EDGAR JOHN BERRY the title of HONORARY ALDERMAN of the District, in recognition of the eminent services which he rendered as a Member of this Council from May 1999 to May 2015 recording particularly the Council’s appreciation of his service as Chairman of the Council from May 2013 to May 2015, as Leader of the Council from May 2007 to May 2008, as Chairman of the Decent and Affordable Homes Policy Development Group from May 2011 to May 2013, as Vice Chairman of the Community Services Committee from May 2003 to May 2004; as Vice Chairman of the Environment and Leisure Committee from May 2001 to May 2002; and as a representative of the Council upon a number of other bodies and organisations.
AND THAT, in due course, a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed and sealed with the common seal of the District Council be presented to Edgar John Berry.
(2) Honorary Alderman: Alan Vivian Glyn Griffiths
Upon a Motion proposed by Councillor S G Flaws and seconded by Councillor Mrs F J Colthorpe it was:
RESOLVED THAT, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the Mid Devon District Council do HEREBY CONFER upon ALAN VIVIAN GLYN GRIFFITHS the title of HONORARY ALDERMAN of the District, in recognition of the eminent services which he rendered as a Member of this Council from May 1991 to May 2015 recording particularly the Council’s appreciation of his service as Chairman of the Personnel Sub Committee from May 1998 to May 2001, as Vice Chairman of the Personnel Sub Committee from May 1997 to May 1998, as Chairman of the Joint Consultative Committee for National Joint Council for Local Government Services between 1998 and 2001, 2005 to 2006 and 2007 to 2008 as Chairman of the Community Well-Being Policy Development Group from November 2007 to May 2008, as Vice Chairman of the Community Services Scrutiny Committee from May 2002 to May 2003, and as a representative of the Council upon a number of other bodies and organisations.
AND THAT, in due course, a copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed and sealed with the common seal of the District Council be presented to Alan Vivian Glyn Griffiths.
(3) Honorary Alderman: Michael Roy Lee
Upon a Motion proposed by Councillor Mrs M E Squires ... view the full minutes text for item 65. |