Election of Chair
To elect a Chair for the ensuing municipal year. The Chair to make a declaration of acceptance of office.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Councillor Isobel Seccombe, seconded by Councillor John Cooke proposed that Councillor Christopher Kettle be elected as Chair of Council for the ensuing year.
There were no other nominations.
Resolved:
That Councillor Christopher Kettle be elected as Chair of Warwickshire County Council for the municipal year 2023/2024.
In accepting the position as Chair, Councillor Christopher Kettle noted that times had changed since his late father had been Chair and whilst there had been many changes in the county, the role of councillors was still to represent a diverse range of residents. He looked forward to the year ahead and shared some words in prayer that he hoped would provide some inspiration for the year ahead.
Vote of thanks to the retiring Chair
Councillor Christopher Kettle led a vote of thanks for the outgoing Chair, Councillor Dave Humphreys, who had taken on the role following the sad death of Councillor John Horner, conducting himself with a strong sense of leadership.
Councillor Peter Butlin thanked Councillor Humphreys for steering the Council throughout his year in office.
Councillor Marian Humphreys expressed her pride for the way her husband had conducted his year in office.
Councillor Isobel Seccombe noted that Councillor Humphreys had been Chair during a significant year which had seen the demise of Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of King Charles III and that he had conducted himself without fault throughout. She expressed her gratitude.
In response, Councillor Humphreys reflected the diverse range of events he had attended during his year in office and highlighted some of the key memories he held. He expressed his thanks to Councillor Marian Humphreys for her support as his consort.
Resolved:
That the Council records its appreciation for Councillor Dave Humphreys service as Chair of the Council for 2022/23.