Issue - meetings

To update the Committee on the work of the Civic Sub-Committee and to raise awareness about decisions already taken.

The Committee received an update on the work of the Civic Sub-Committee.

The Civic Sub-Committee on 9^th February 2010 had asked the Democratic Services Manager to write to all Members of the Council with a view to confirming the accuracy of the list of honorary aldermen and freemen; and to consult all Members on what rights and privileges should be granted to honorary aldermen and freemen in Cheshire East. Members had been consulted and a further report would be presented to the Sub-Committee in due course.

At the same meeting, the Sub-Committee had agreed arrangements for the election of the Mayor and appointment of the Deputy Mayor, and had agreed a draft Mayoralty Code of Practice subject to certain amendments. The agreed arrangements and protocol as amended were subsequently submitted to the Governance and Constitution Committee and Council where they were approved and adopted. The adopted process for the election of the Mayor and appointment of the Deputy Mayor was followed for the 2010 municipal year.

Future areas of work for the Sub-Committee included the design of the Civic Regalia and the development of a flag flying policy.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.