Agenda

To consider the appointment of the Civic Mayor for the Municipal Year 2016 – 2017.

There is a statutory requirement to consider this matter first but it is intended to defer this matter until 6.00pm for the ceremonial part of the meeting.

To appoint the Chair of Council Business for the Municipal Year 2016/2017.

The Civic Mayor to make any appropriate announcements.

To receive any declarations of interest from Members of the Council.

To receive a report of the Returning Officer detailing the persons elected to the office of Councillor for the Wards of the Borough.

The Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary meeting of the Council held on 23 February 2016 to be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair of Council Business (or other person presiding) (Minutes attached).

To appoint the Executive Leader of the Council for the Municipal Year 2016/2017.

To receive an address from the Executive Leader in respect of the Council’s work programme for the forthcoming Municipal Year.

(i)         That Ian Duncan, Assistant Executive Director (Finance) be appointed as the Section 151 Officer for the Council.

(ii)        That Sandra Stewart Executive Director of Governance & Resources be appointed as Executive Director of Governance, Resources and Pensions and all delegations previously held by the Director of Pensions under the Constitution be transferred accordingly.

To consider and approve the appointment of the persons nominated to serve on the above for the Municipal Year 2016/2017.

To approve the Standing List of Conferences for the Municipal Year 2016/2017 for which travel allowances will be paid.

To consider the attached Calendar of Meetings for the 2016/2017 Municipal Year.

To receive the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Cabinet held on 24 March 2016.

To appoint a Member of the Council as Civic Mayor of Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council for the 2016/2017 Municipal Year (see Item 1 above).

To consider the appointment of the Deputy Mayor for the 2016/2017 Municipal Year.

To consider any other items which the Chair of Council Business (or other person presiding) is of the opinion shall be dealt with as a matter of urgency.