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Correspondence and Announcements of the Lord Mayor Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor John Mutton
The Lord Mayor referred to the recent sad death of Councillor John Mutton.
John was a proud Coventry Kid and champion of the City. A Former Leader of the Council and Lord Mayor who had served as a Binley and Willenhall Ward Councillor since 1984 and having been re-elected to that position only days before his death.
All those present stood for a Minute silence as a mark of respect to John who will be greatly missed by his family and friends, his colleagues and his beloved City.
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Election of the Chair of the Council (being the Lord Mayor of the City) Additional documents: Minutes: It was moved by Councillor P Seaman, seconded by Councillor B Gittins and supported by Councillor G Ridley, that Councillor Kevin Maton be elected as Chair of the Council (being the Lord Mayor of the City) for the ensuing year.
RESOLVED that Councillor Kevin Maton be elected as Chair of the Council for the 2022/23 municipal year, having made the declaration of office prescribed by the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) and having been invested with the Lord Mayor’s Chain of Office. |
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The Lord Mayor's Address Additional documents: Minutes: The Lord Mayor, Councillor Maton, addressed the City Council. |
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Vote of Thanks to the retiring Lord Mayor Additional documents: Minutes: A vote of thanks for the retiring Lord Mayor, Councillor John McNicholas, was moved by Councillor C Miks, seconded by Councillor R Singh and supported by Councillor G Ridley.
Councillor McNicholas responded to the vote of thanks.
RESOLVED:
(1) That the warmest thanks of the Council are due and are thereby given to Councillor John McNicholas for the zeal and impartiality with which she has discharged the arduous duties of the office of Lord Mayor during the year 2021/22; and
(2) That a copy of this resolution, under the Common Seal, be presented to Councillor John McNicholas and Dr June McNicholas. |
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Election of the Vice-Chair of the Council (being the Deputy Lord Mayor of the City) Additional documents: Minutes: It was moved by Councillor G Ridley, seconded by Councillor T Jandu and supported by Councillor G Duggins that Councillor Jaswant Singh Birdi be elected as Vice Chair of the Council (being the Deputy Lord Mayor of the City) for the ensuing year.
RESOLVED that Councillor Jaswant Singh Birdi be elected as Vice Chair of the Council for the 2022/23 Municipal Year, having made the declaration of office prescribed by the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) and having been invested with the Deputy Lord Mayor’s Badge. |
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Vote of Thanks to the Former Lord Mayor for 2019/20, Councillor Linda Bigham Additional documents: Minutes: A vote of thanks for former Lord Mayor for 2019/20, Councillor Linda Bigham, was moved by Councillor G Duggins, seconded by Councillor L Harvard and supported by Councillor G Ridley.
Councillor Bigham responded to the vote of thanks. |
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Vote of Thanks to the Former Lord Mayor for 2020/21, Ann Lucas, OBE Additional documents: Minutes: A vote of thanks for former Lord Mayor for 2020/21, Ann Lucas OBE, was moved by Councillor R Lancaster, seconded by Councillor J Clifford and supported by Councillor G Ridley.
Ann Lucas responded to the vote of thanks. |
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Additional documents:
Minutes: The City Council received a report of the Leader, Councillor G Duggins, together with a statement, which confirmed the composition of the Cabinet, the appointment of Deputy Cabinet Members and the allocation of executive portfolios/functions within the Cabinet (detailed below):
*Cabinet Member Children and Young ... view the full minutes text for item 8. |
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To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 22 March 2022 Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 22 March 2022 were signed as agreed as a true record. |
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Return of Persons Elected as Councillors for the City on 5 May 2022 PDF 28 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The return of Councillors elected for the following wards of the City on 5 May 2021 was reported:
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Declarations of Interest Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Matters for Determination for the City Council PDF 570 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Council considered the following documents which were tabled at the meeting:
(i) Details of Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Planning Committee, Health and Wellbeing Board, Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee, Scrutiny Boards, Audit and Procurement Committee, Ethics Committee, Coventry Shareholder Committee, Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee and such other Committees as the Council considers appropriate, to deal with matters which are neither reserved to the Council nor are executive functions as set out in the Constitution. This also includes the appointment of the Chair and Deputy Chair of those bodies
(ii) The size and terms of reference for those Boards and Committee (as set out in the Constitution).
(iii) The allocation of seats to political groups in accordance with the political balance rules.
(iv) The nominations of Councillors to serve on each Scrutiny Board, Committee and Cabinet Advisory Panel.
(v) The nominations and appointments to outside bodies.
(vi) The programme of ordinary meetings of the Council, Cabinet, Scrutiny Boards, Committee and Advisory Panels for 2022/23 including the date and time of the next Annual Meeting and the scheme of delegations as set out in the Constitution.
RESOLVED that the City Council approve the allocation of seats, appointments and programme of meetings together with the appointments to outside bodies (as appended to these minutes) (including the delegation to the Director of Law and Governance, following consultation with the Leader, in relation to those outstanding appointments) and agree the scheme of delegations as set out in the Constitution.
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If required, to consider any changes to the Constitution or any other matters arising from the Annual Meeting decisions and appointments Additional documents: Minutes: There were no other matters arising. |