Annual Council – 09/05/2016
SHREWSBURY TOWN COUNCIL
The Guildhall
Frankwell Quay
Shrewsbury
SY3 8HR
Annual Meeting of Shrewsbury Town Council
to be held in the Walker Theatre at Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury
at 6.00 pm on Monday 9th May 2016
2 May 2016
To All Members of the Council
Dear Councillor
You are hereby summoned to attend the Annual Meeting of the Shrewsbury Town Council scheduled to take place on Monday 9th May 2016 at 6.00 pm in the Walker Theatre at Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, in order to transact the following business.
Helen Ball
Town Clerk
Reverend Mark Chadwick shall say Prayers ahead of the commencement of the meeting
AGENDA
Roll Call and Apologies for Absence
Meeting Agenda Items
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1 Election of Mayor for 2016/2017
(i) To be proposed & seconded:
“That Councillor IOAN JONES be elected Mayor of Shrewsbury Town Council for the period up to the Annual Meeting of Council in May 2016”
The Mayor signs his Declaration of Acceptance of Office as Mayor of Shrewsbury
Those on the top table (Outgoing Mayor & Mayoress; Mayor Elect and Town Clerk together with the Deputy Mayor & Consort and the Chaplain) leave the Theatre behind the Mace Bearers and Sword Bearer
The Mayoral Party returns with the New Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elect robed
The Outgoing Mayor hands over the Chain of Office to the Mayor
(ii) New Mayor’s Speech -
2 Vote of Thanks to Retiring Mayor
(i) To be proposed and seconded:
“That the Town Council hereby expresses its sincere thanks to Councillor Miles Kenny for the efficient, enthusiastic and impartial manner in which he discharged his duties as Mayor of Shrewsbury Town Council and that the Council also wishes to record its appreciation of the manner in which Mrs Aurona Kenny has contributed to the success of her husband’s Term of Office as his Mayoress.”
(ii) Presentation by the Mayor to the Retiring Mayor of his Past Mayor’s Badge and a Framed Vote of Thanks
(iii) Presentation by the Mayor to the Retiring Mayoress of her Past Consort’s Badge and a gift
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3 Response of Retiring Mayor
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4 Election of Deputy Mayor for 2016/2017
(i) To be proposed and seconded:
“That Councillor Jane Mackenzie be elected Deputy Mayor of Shrewsbury Town Council for the period up to the Annual Meeting of Council in May 2016”
The Deputy Mayor and Consort change places with the Retiring Mayor and Mayoress. The Deputy Mayor signs her Declaration of Acceptance of Office as Deputy Mayor of Shrewsbury. The Mayor hands over the Chain of Office to the Deputy Mayor and the Town Clerk hands over the Chain of Office to the Deputy Mayor’s Consort. -
5Minutes of Council – 21st March 2016
To be proposed and seconded that the Minutes of the meeting of Council held on 21 March 2016 be approved and signed as a true and accurate record.
Attachments:
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6Communications
To receive any communications from the Mayor or Town Clerk
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7Dates and Times of Ordinary Meetings
To be proposed and seconded that the dates and times of ordinary meetings of the Council and Committees be confirmed.
Attachments:
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8Terms of Reference of Committees
To be proposed and seconded that the Council retains the following Committees and that the terms of reference of those Committees be adopted namely:
(i) Finance and General Purposes Committee;
(ii) Recreation and Leisure Committee;
(iii) Planning Committee;
(iv) Civics Committee;
(v) Personnel Committee;
(vi) Grievance Committee;
(vii) Youth Services Committee.
Attachments:
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9Appointment to Committees
To be proposed and seconded that members of Committees be appointed in accordance with the nominations submitted by the respective groups, which have been determined having regard to the rules of political balance
(viii) Finance and General Purposes Committee (8 members);
(ix) Recreation and Leisure Committee (8 members);
(x) Planning Committee (8 members);
(xi) Civics Committee;
(xii) Personnel Committee (5 members);
(xiii) Gr ievance Committee (5 members);
(xiv) Youth Services Committee (6 members).
Attachments:
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10Appointment of Committee Chairmen and Vice Chairmen
To be proposed and seconded the appointment of members to serve as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the following committees:
(i) Finance and General Purposes Committee;
(ii) Recreation and Leisure Committee;
(iii) Planning Committee;
(iv) Civics Committee;
(v) Personnel Committee;
(vi) Grievance Committee;
(vii) Youth Services Committee.Attachments:
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11Membership of the Council to Outside Bodies
To be proposed and seconded that the Council continues to be members of the following organisations:
(i) National Association of British Markets Authorities;
(ii) Shropshire Association of Local Councils;
(iii) National Association of Allotment & Leisure Gardens;
(iv) Association of Historic Towns;
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12Representatives on Outside Bodies
To be proposed and seconded that the members/representatives be appointed to serve on the various outside bodies in accordance with the nominations by the respective groups.
Attachments:
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13Bank Account – Authorised Signatories
To be proposed and seconded that the Councillors holding the following Offices be signatories on the Council’s Bank Accounts for which two Councillors must sign any order for payment:
Mayor – Councillor I Jones
Deputy Mayor – Councillor Ms J Mackenzie
Conservative Group Leader – Councillor P Nutting
Labour Group Leader – Councillor A Mosley
Liberal Democrat Group Leader – Councillor M Kenny
Another – Councillor K Roberts
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14Corporate Governance
To be proposed and seconded that the following documents remain in situ:
(i) Standing Orders (copies previously circulated to all members);
(ii) Financial Regulations (copies previously circulated to all members)Attachments:
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15There being no further business the meeting shall be concluded with all Councillors and guests invited to partake of drinks and light refreshments with the Mayor in the Guildhall