To elect a Chairman/woman for the remainder of the 2018/2019 Municipal Year.

The Monitoring Officer advised the Harbour Committee that concerns were brought to her attention after the last Committee meeting that the election process for the Chairman had not been carried out in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.  Whilst recognising that no objections were raised at the meeting, when it was brought to her attention she felt it was appropriate for her to investigate.  After careful consideration she concluded that the process undertaken was not in accordance with the Constitution, and accordingly required the election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman to be re-run.

Some Members and External Advisors questioned the Monitoring Officer’s advice and expressed an aversion to the suggestion that the election be re-run.  However on the advice of the Council’s Monitoring Officer the election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman was re-run.

(At this juncture Councillors Darling (M) and Pentney withdrew from the meeting).

Resolved:

Councillor Bye was elected Chairman for the remainder of the 2018/2019 Municipal Year.

To elect a Chairman/woman for the 2018/2019 Municipal Year.

Councillors Bye and Ellery were proposed/seconded but the vote equally split, so it was agreed to draw lots.  Councillor Ellery’s name was chosen and he was elected Chairman for the 2018/19 Municipal Year.

            Councillor Ellery in the Chair.