Agenda and minutes

The Charter Trustees for Bournemouth - Friday, 26th May, 2023 11.15 am

Venue: Council Chamber, BCP Civic Centre, Bournemouth BH2 6DY. View directions

Contact: Democratic Services  Email: democratic.services@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies

To receive any apologies for absence from Charter Trustees.

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillors Andrews, O Brown, Castle, Challinor, Chapmanlaw, Dove, Edwards, Hanna, Herrett, Moriarty, Northover, Richardson, Rigby, J Salmon, K Salmon and Wilson.

2.

Declarations of Interests

Charter Trustees are requested to declare any interests on items included in this agenda. Please refer to the workflow on the preceding page for guidance.

Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

Minutes:

The Honorary Clerk reported that no declarations of interest had been received for this meeting.

3.

Charter Mayor's Report

Minutes:

The outgoing Mayor reflected on his term of office, including work carried out with the Indian Cultural Association of Dorset, facilitating Scout tours of the Mayor’s Parlour, and receiving a visit from the head of the Salvation Army. The Mayor gave thanks to the Mayoral team, and advised that it had been an honour and privilege to be the Mayor of Bournemouth. The Mayor concluded by passing his best wishes to his successor.

 

4.

Election of Charter Mayor

The Charter Trustees are asked to elect the Mayor for 2023-24.

Minutes:

RESOLVED: that Councillor Anne Filer be elected Charter Mayor for the ensuing Municipal Year 2023/24.

 

The Mayor made and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and took the Chair.

 

The Mayor reported that her husband, Honorary Freeman Michael Filer would be Mayor’s Consort for the ensuing municipal year.

 

Voting: Unanimous

5.

Election of Deputy Charter Mayor

The Charter Trustees are asked to elect the Deputy Mayor for 2023-24.

Minutes:

RESOLVED: that Councillor George Farquhar be elected Deputy Charter Mayor for the ensuing Municipal Year 2023/24.

 

The Deputy Mayor made and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

 

Voting: Unanimous

6.

Appointment of one representative and substitute to the Association for Charter Trustee Towns (ACTT)

The Charter Trustees are asked to make the above appointments.

Minutes:

RESOLVED: that Councillor George Farquhar be appointed as a representative to the Association of Charter Trustees with Councillor Stephen Bartlett as his substitute for the ensuing Municipal Year 2023/24.

 

Voting: Unanimous

7.

Appointment of Two Budget Signatories

The Charter Trustees are asked to make the above appointments.

Minutes:

RESOLVED: that Councillors Lawrence Williams and John Beesley be appointed as budget signatories for the ensuing Municipal Year 2023/24.

 

Voting: Unanimous

8.

Appointment of a Charter Trustee to undertake Bank Statement Verifications

The Charter Trustees are asked to make the above appointment.

Minutes:

RESOLVED: that Councillor Duane Farr be appointed to undertake the Bank Statement verification role.

 

 Voting: Unanimous

9.

Calendar of Meetings for 2023-24

The Charter Trustees will be asked to consider the timing of meetings for

2023-24 in accordance with the Standing Orders and agree the dates as

detailed below:

 

27 June 2023 at 6pm

16 October 2023 at 6pm

22 January 2024 at 6 pm

24 May 2024 at 11.15am

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED: that the following calendar of meetings for the Charter Trustees be agreed:

 

27 June 2023 at 6pm

16 October 2023 at 6pm

22 January 2024 at 6 pm

24 May 2024 at 11.15am

 

Voting: Unanimous