In the absence of Councillor Kelly, there was a need to appoint a Chair for this particular meeting.

The Committee agreed that Councillor Mrs Aspinall is appointed as Chair for this particular meeting.

To note the appointment of the Chair to the Lord Mayor Selection Committee for the current municipal year 2021/22.

The Committee noted the appointment of Councillor Kelly as the Chair for the municipal year 2022/23.

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 26 February 2021.

The Committee agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 26 February 2021 are confirmed as a correct record.

To recommend to City Council a suitable person to fill the office of Lord Mayor for the year 2022/23.

The Committee sought nominations for the Lord Mayoralty 2022/23. Having been nominated by Councillor Vincent and seconded by Councillor Mrs Bridgeman, it was agreed unanimously to extend a cordial invitation to Councillor Sue Dann to accept the Office of Lord Mayor for the following municipal year.

Councillors waited upon Councillor Sue Dann who, on arrival, expressed her appreciation at the nomination which she was delighted to accept.

Agreed that it was unanimously recommended to City Council that it approves the appointment of Councillor Sue Dann as Lord Mayor for the 2022/23 municipal year.