Chairperson's Announcements
Minutes:
The Chairperson sent Members’ condolences to Councillor W J Laybourn following the recent loss of her son.
The Chairperson advised how he had recently attended the day of dedication at Maldon Cemetery and commented on the fantastic and well run event by Council Officers.
The Council’s staff awards had taken place on Wednesday 10 December and acknowledged the hard work that peers gave to each other. The Chairperson commented that it was a superb event enjoyed by all those that attended.
The Chairperson advised Members that he was taking part in the David Randall charity fun run on Sunday (14 December) and welcomed any sponsorship for the charity event.
In accordance with Part 4 Rule 8(3) of the Constitution, the Chairperson advised that he would be suspending the need to stand.
In response to questions regarding Members being advised of the mechanics of the staff awards process, whether a Member could nominate somebody and who had won awards this year, the Chief Executive advised that this information would be circulated outside of the meeting. The Chairperson reported that there had been 35 nominations for awards this year and they were all considered by a nominations panel along with the narrative for the nomination. The Chairperson assured Members that every single person who had won an award was thoroughly deserved and he made particular mention of the Housing team who had won a special team award.