Agenda and minutes

The Chairman welcomed the Honorary Aldermen, Keith Barnes, Ralph Gilbert, Mione Goldspink, Bob Parker, John Reynolds and John Sartin and their guests to the meeting.  She reminded everyone present that the meeting was being webcast.

To receive a report of the Head of Democratic and Legal Support Services.

Councillor L Haysey moved and Councillor S Rutland-Barsby seconded a motion that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the title of Honorary Alderman be conferred on the following former members of East Hertfordshire District Council:

·        A Burlton

·        M Carver

·        J Ranger

·        J Wing

·        M Wood

After being put to the meeting, and a vote taken, the motion was CARRIED by the necessary two thirds majority.

Council also noted the long service of Mr J Ranger as an East Hertfordshire District Councillor for 43 years.

RESOLVED - that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972, the title of Honorary Alderman be conferred on the following former members of East Hertfordshire District Council:

·        A Burlton

·        M Carver

·        J Ranger

·        J Wing

·        M Wood

After a few brief words by Councillor J Wyllie, Mr A Burlton received a framed certificate and a civic badge of office from the Chairman.

After a few brief words by Councillor L Haysey, Mr M Carver received a framed certificate and a civic badge of office from the Chairman.

After a few brief words by Councillor A Jackson, Mr J Ranger received a framed certificate and a civic badge of office from the Chairman.

After a few brief words by Councillor P Ruffles, Mr J Wing received a framed certificate and a civic badge of office from the Chairman.

After a few brief words by Councillor N Symonds, Mr M Wood received a framed certificate and a civic badge of office from the Chairman.

After a few brief words by Councillor A Jackson, Mr J Ranger received a gold badge in recognition of his long service from the Chairman.