The Committee will be asked to note the appointment of the Chair for the municipal year 2019/20.

The Committee noted the appointment of Councillor Sam Davey as the Chair for the municipal year 2019/20.

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

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

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2019.

The Committee agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2019 are confirmed as a correct record.

To recommend to City Council a suitable person to fill the office of Lord Mayor for the year 2020/21.

The Committee sought nominations for the Lord Mayoralty 2020/21. Having been nominated by Councillor Murphy and seconded by Councillor Deacon, it was agreed unanimously to extend a cordial invitation to Councillor Chris Mavin to accept the office of Lord Mayor for the following municipal year.

Councillors waited upon Councillor Chris Mavin 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 Chris Mavin as Lord Mayor for the 2020/21 municipal year.