Election of the Deputy Mayor for the council year 2018/19
To formally elect the Deputy Mayor of the Borough for 2018/19.
Minutes:
It was formally proposed by Councillor John Walker, and seconded by Councillor Alan Cullens, that Councillor Greg Morgan be elected as Deputy Mayor for the forthcoming Council Year. Councillor Morgan introduced his Deputy Mayoress, Mrs Jocelyn Morgan.
Decision: that Councillor Greg Morgan be elected as Deputy Mayor for the Borough of Chorley for the forthcoming Council year.
There was a brief adjournment to allow the Retiring Mayor and Mayoress; the newly elected Mayor and her Consort; and the newly elected Deputy Mayor and Mayoress to exchange robes and badges of office.
Councillor Margaret Lees in the Chair
On resuming the meeting, Councillor Margaret Lees signed the declaration of acceptance of office of Mayor, and thanked Councillors for her appointment. She introduced her Consort for the year, her husband Councillor Roy Lees and presented him with his badge of office.
Councillor Greg Morgan signed the declaration of acceptance of office of Deputy Mayor, and thanked Councillors for his appointment.