To appoint a chair of the Lord Mayor’s Selection Committee for the current municipal year.

Having been proposed by Councillor Cook and seconded by Councillor Dr Mahony, it is agreed that Councillor Nicholson is appointed Chair of the Lord Mayor Selection Committee for the municipal year.

Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.

There were no declarations of interest made by Councillors in accordance with the code of conduct.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 17 February 2017.

The Committee agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 17 February 2017.

To recommend to City Council a suitable person to fill the office of Lord Mayor for the year 2018/19.

The Committee sought nominations for the Lord Mayoralty 2018/19. Having been nominated by Councillor Evans OBE and seconded by Councillor Nicholson, it was agreed unanimously to extend a cordial invitation to Councillor Sam Davey to accept the office of Lord Mayor for the following municipal year.

Members reflected on the historic Lord Mayor Selection Committee’s minute book dating back to 1944 and the activities of past Lord Mayors.

Councillors waited upon Councillor Sam Davey who, on arrival, expressed his appreciation at the nomination which he was delighted to accept.

Agreed that it is unanimously recommended to City Council that it approves the appointment of Councillor Sam Davey as Lord Mayor for the 2018/19 municipal year.