Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Hernandez, Hytche and Scouler.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 1 March 2012.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 1 March 2012 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To elect the Chairman of the Council for the Municipal Year 2012/2013.

It was proposed by Councillor Addis and seconded by Councillor Doggett:

that Councillor Roger Stringer be elected Chairman of the Council of the Borough of Torbay for the Municipal Year 2012/2013.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

(The Chairman, Councillor Stringer, in the Chair)

The Chairman of the Council took the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and Oath of Allegiance and thanked the Council for the honour bestowed upon him.

The Chairman also announced that Mrs Shelagh Stringer would be his Consort during his term of office and his charity would be Annode Connect.

The Chairman announced that he had appointed Mr Ernie Sims to be his Chaplain and that the Annual Civic Church Service would be held at Barton Baptist Church, Torquay, on 7 October 2012.

It was proposed by Councillor Faulkner (J) and seconded by Councillor Richards:

that the Council express its sincere thanks and appreciation to Councillor Derek Mills and Mrs Judith Mills for the manner in which they had carried out their duties during their term of office.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

To appoint the Vice-Chairman of the Council for the Municipal Year 2012/2013.

It was proposed by Councillor Morey and seconded by Councillor Lewis:

that Councillor Julien Parrott be elected Vice-Chairman of the Council of the Borough of Torbay for the Municipal Year 2012/2013.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

The Vice-Chairman of the Council took the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and thanked the Council for the honour bestowed upon him.

The Vice-Chairman also announced that Ms Sue Powell would be his Consort during his term of office.

It was proposed by Councillor Darling and seconded by Councillor Amil:

that the Council express its sincere thanks and appreciation to Councillor Roger Stringer and Mrs Shelagh Stringer for the work carried out by them during the previous Municipal Year.

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

To consider adjourning the meeting until 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday 16 May 2012 to deal with the remainder of the business set out in the separate agenda.

At this juncture the meeting was adjourned until 5.30 pm on Wednesday 16 May 2012.