An apology for absence was received from Councillor Hernandez.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 28 February 2013.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 28 February 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To elect the Chairman of the Council for the 2013/14 Municipal Year.

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

            that Councillor Julien Parrott be elected Chairman of the Council of the Borough of Torbay for the Municipal Year 2013/14.

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

(The Chairman, Councillor Parrott, 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 Ms Sue Powell would be his Consort during his term of office and his charity would be Motor Neurone Disease Association Torbay.

The Chairman announced that he had appointed Reverend Paul Ireton to be his Chaplain and that the Annual Civic Church Service would be held at Christ Church, Ellacombe, Torquay on 6 October 2013.

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

that the Council express its sincere thanks and appreciation to Councillor Roger Stringer and Mrs Shelagh Stringer for the manner in which they have 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-Chairwoman of the Council for the 2013/14 Municipal Year.

It was proposed by Mayor Oliver and seconded by Councillor Tyerman:

that Councillor Jane Barnby be appointed Vice-Chairwoman of the Council of the Borough of Torbay for the Municipal Year 2013/14.

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

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

The Vice-Chairwoman also announced that Mr Richard Barnby would be her Consort during her term of office.

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

that the Council express its sincere thanks and appreciation to Councillor Julien Parrott and Ms Sue Powell for the work carried out by them during the past 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, 15 May 2013 to deal with the remainder of the business set out in the separate agenda.

At this juncture the meeting was adjourned until 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 May 2013.