Agenda and minutes

At this point Members are asked to declare:

·         any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests

·         any prejudicial interests or

·         any disclosable pecuniary interests

which they may have in respect of business on this agenda.

Members were invited to declare at this point in the meeting any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests, any prejudicial interests or any disclosable pecuniary interests they might have in the business on the agenda. No interests were declared.

To appoint a Lord Mayor for the Municipal Year 2013/14.

Councillor Paul Healey moved, Councillor Fiona Fitzpatrick seconded and the Council unanimously

RESOLVED:       That Councillor Julie Gunnell, of 33 Nunthorpe Crescent, South Bank, York YO23 1DU, be elected Lord Mayor of the City of York for the ensuing municipal year.

Councillor Julie Gunnell signified Acceptance of the Office of Lord Mayor of the City of York, subscribed the Declaration of such acceptance and took the Oath of Allegiance prescribed by the law in that behalf.

To appoint a Sheriff for the Municipal Year 2013/14.

Councillor Sonja Crisp moved, Councillor John Galvin seconded and the Council unanimously

RESOLVED:     That Councillor Brian Watson, of 97 Beckfield Lane, Acomb, York YO26 5PW, be appointed Sheriff of the City of York for the ensuing municipal year.

Councillor Brian Watson made and subscribed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office of Sheriff for the City of York Council and took the Oath of Allegiance prescribed by the law in that behalf.

To appoint a Deputy Lord Mayor for the Municipal Year 2013/14.

The Lord Mayor moved, Councillor Paul Firth seconded and the Council unanimously

RESOLVED:     That Councillor Keith Hyman, of 1a The Old Village, Huntington, York YO32 9RA, be appointed Deputy Lord Mayor for the ensuing municipal year.

Councillor Keith Hyman made and subscribed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office of Deputy Lord Mayor for the City of York and took the Oath of Allegiance prescribed by law.

The Lord Mayor advised Council that she had appointed Reverend Andrew Stoker to serve as her Chaplain during her year of office.

The Sheriff advised Council that he had appointed Reverend David Porter to serve as his Chaplain and Miss Samantha Gunnell to serve as his Under-Sheriff during his year of office.

Councillor Keith Orrell moved, Councillor James Alexander seconded and Council unanimously

RESOLVED:       That the Council express its sincere thanks to the outgoing Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress for their services to the City during the past municipal year.

Councillor Ian Cuthbertson moved, Councillor Dave Taylor seconded and Council unanimously

RESOLVED:       That the Council express its sincere thanks to the outgoing Sheriff and Sheriff’s Lady for their services to the City during the past municipal year.

To receive a report which asks Council to:

(i)           Note the changes to Cabinet portfolio holders made by the Leader with effect from 22 May 2013;

(ii)          Agree the allocation of seats in accordance with Annex A ; and

(iii)         Approve appropriate nominations to Committees and outside or partnership bodies, as well as appointments to Chairs and Vice-Chairs.

With reference to the recommendations contained in paragraph 14 of the report at page 8 of the Council papers, the Lord Mayor moved, and Council agreed, to:

(i)           Note the changes to Cabinet portfolio holders made by the Leader with effect from 22 May 2013;

(ii)          Agree the allocation of seats in accordance with Annex A ; and

(iii)         Approve the nominations to Committees and outside or partnership bodies, as well as appointments to Chairs and Vice-Chairs, at Annex B, as circulated at the meeting and set out online in the republished papers for the meeting. ^1.