Minutes:
The Deputy Mayor declared an interest as a nominee and asked for nominations to Chair this item on the agenda.
Councillor N Foster nominated and Councillor J Blakey seconded that Councillor D Bell Chair the item.
Councillor D Bell in the Chair
Councillor D Bell asked for nominations for the election of Mayor.
Councillor J Armstrong moved and Councillor M Williams seconded:-
“That Councillor Pauline Charlton, Oakwood Hall, Esperley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL13 5AL, be appointed Mayor of the City of Durham for the ensuing Municipal Year”.
Councillor G Holland moved and Councillor N Martin seconded:-
“That Councillor Amanda Hopgood, 3 Carlisle Road, Newton Hall, County Durham, DH1 5XE, be appointed Mayor of the City of Durham for the ensuing Municipal Year”.
Resolved:
That upon a vote being taken, Councillor Pauline Charlton was declared duly appointed as Mayor of the City of Durham for the ensuring Municipal Year 2013/14.
Councillor D Bell vacated the Chair.
Councillor A Hopgood, Deputy Mayor returned to the Chair