ELECTION OF CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE 2020-21 MUNICIPAL YEAR
Minutes:
It was moved by Councillor K. Madge and seconded by Councillor L.M. Stephens and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that Councillor I.W. Davies be elected Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council for the 2020/21 Municipal Year.
Councillor K. Madge congratulated Councillor Davies on his election and advised that whilst, due to social distancing rules, he was unable to physically invest Councillor Davies with his Chain of Office, arrangements had been made for it to be delivered to his home.
Councillor Ieuan Davies made his declaration of acceptance of office and was invested with the Chain of Office.
Councillor Davies expressed his gratitude to all Councillors for their support in appointing him as Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council and that he was looking forward to his year in office representing the council and meeting people when the current lockdown restrictions were eased. Councillor Davies also paid tribute to the retiring Chair, Councillor K. Madge
Tributes were also paid to the Retiring Chair by the Leaders of the Plaid Cymru, Independent, Labour and New Independent Groups for the excellent service he had given to the Council during his year of office.
The Chair thanked members for all their kind words and advised that in view of social distancing rules, his Consort (Mrs Sue Allen) would not be invested with her Chain of Office that day. That would hopefully be arranged for the ceremonial function later in the year.
The Chief Executive also paid tribute on behalf of the Authority’s staff to the retiring Chair and his consort (Councillor Kevin Madge and Mrs Catrin Madge) who had fulfilled his role with great professionalism and been very active and supportive of the work of the Council. She congratulated the newly elected Chair and Consort (Councillor Ieuan Davies and Mrs Sue Allen) on their appointment. She also referred to the nature of the AGM this year as being one of many new experiences, and advised that whilst for the first time, those who would normally be in the Chamber today to wish the Chair well were unable to do so they had kindly put their best wishes together on video.
The Council viewed the video.
The Chief Executive wished the Chair a very happy and successful year in office.