APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH MAYOR
To appoint a Youth Mayor for 2023/24, as nominated by the Stevenage Youth Council.
Decision:
It was moved by Councillor Sandra Barr, seconded by Councillor Humberstone and RESOLVED that Ella Lacey be elected as Youth Mayor for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.
Ella Lacey then made the statutory declaration of office. The Youth Mayor announced that Anisa Mathew would be her Deputy Youth Mayor for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.
Minutes:
The outgoing Youth Mayor, Paige Abrey, thanked the outgoing Mayor, Councillors, Officers, family and friends for their support over the year. She outlined some of the highlights of her year in office and wished the incoming Youth Mayor every success in the role.
It was then moved by Councillor Sandra Barr, seconded by Councillor Mason Humberstone and RESOLVED that Ella Lacey be elected as Youth Mayor for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.
Ella Lacey then signed the declaration of office. In her acceptance speech, the new Youth Mayor thanked the Council for her election. She further thanked the outgoing Youth Mayor and outlined a number of initiatives that she hoped to be involved with during the year. She then announced that Anisa Mathew would be her Deputy Youth Mayor for the 2023/24 Municipal Year.