Minutes Town Council Special - Monday 22 March 2010

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Minutes of a Special Meeting of Okehampton Town Council held on Monday 22 March 2010 in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Okehampton at 8.00 pm

Members Present:           
Councillor D Weekes (Town Mayor)
Councillor Mrs K Bickley
Councillor Ms T Edwards
Councillor C Hodgson
Councillor Dr M Ireland
Councillor A Leech
Councillor C Letchford
Councillor Mrs M McDonald
Councillor Mrs C Marsh
Councillor M Morse
Councillor A Raymond
Councillor Mrs D Smith
Councillor P Vachon

In Attendance:           
D Bent (Town Clerk)

                                         
588. Apologies for Absence - There were no apologies for absence.

589. Deferment of Business - (for comment by the public).  There were no members of the public present.

590. Nomination of Town Mayor 2010/11 - The Mayor sought nominations for the position of Town Mayor.  Following a secret ballot a number of nominations for the position of Mayor were received with Councillor Morse the only nomination willing to stand.  Following further discussion, and in accordance with Council’s rules and procedures, it was agreed to ballot for Town Mayor at the Annual General Meeting.

591. Nomination of Deputy Town Mayor 2010/11 - The Mayor sought nominations for this position and following a secret ballot, two nominations were received for Councillors Mrs M McDonald and P Vachon.  It was also agreed that the ballot be undertaken at the Annual General Meeting.

Meeting closed 8.15 pm.