ELECTION OF MAYOR
To elect the Mayor for the Municipal Year 2019/20.
Decision:
The Mayor asked for nominations for the Office of Mayor for 2019/20.
Councillor S Taylor OBE CC nominated Councillor Simon Speller for the Office of Mayor.
The nomination was seconded by Councillor L Martin-Haugh.
There being no other nominations a vote was taken and it was RESOLVED that Councillor Simon Speller be elected as a Mayor for the 2019/20 Municipal Year. Councillor Speller then made the statutory declaration of office.
The Mayor announced that Bridy Speller would be the Mayoress for 2019/20.
In his speech the Mayor announced that, working with the Stevenage District Scouts, his charities for the year would be the Stevenage Community Trust; Stevenage and North Herts Child Contact Centres; Stevenage Haven for the Homeless; and Just Be a Child.
The Mayor then presented awards to the following Members:
· For 20 years’ service – Councillor G Snell
· For 35 years’ service – Councillor R Parker CC
· Life Vice-Presidents of Stevenage District Scouts – Councillors M Notley and L Chester
Minutes:
The Mayor asked for nominations for the Office of Mayor for 2019/20.
Councillor S Taylor OBE CC nominated Councillor Simon Speller for the Office of Mayor. Councillor Taylor highlighted Councillor Speller’s vast knowledge of local government as an officer and a Member and huge interest in the history of Stevenage, volunteering, scouting and sports.
The nomination was seconded by Councillor L Martin-Haugh.
There being no other nominations a vote was taken and it was RESOLVED that Councillor Simon Speller be elected as a Mayor for the 2019/20 Municipal Year. Councillor Speller then made the statutory declaration of office.
The Mayor announced that Bridy Speller would be the Mayoress for 2019/20.
Councillors P Bibby CC and R Parker CC congratulated the new Mayor and echoed similar sentiments to those expressed by the mover and seconder of the nomination.
In his speech the Mayor indicated that it was a special privilege to serve two terms as Mayor of Stevenage. The Mayor announced that the theme of his term was to engage and empower young people and promote their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. He announced that Stevenage District Scouts would be the partner for the year and his charities for the year would be the Stevenage Community Trust, Stevenage and North Herts Child Contact Centres, Stevenage Haven for the Homeless and Just Be a Child. The Mayor challenged Members to support the chosen charities, young people, schools and local arts and sports groups.
The Mayor then presented awards to the following Members:
• For 20 years’ service – Councillor G Snell
• For 35 years’ service – Councillor R Parker CC
• Life Vice-Presidents of Stevenage District Scouts – Councillors M Notley and L Chester