To agree the number of Members to be appointed to the Cabinet by the Leader and to note those Members appointed and elect a Deputy Leader of the Council for four years from the appointed Cabinet.
Minutes:
The Leader thanked the Council for the confidence placed in him. He noted that whilst the recent election delivered a different composition for the Council, the way forward remained clear. He congratulated both re-elected and new Members and acknowledged that it is a privilege to serve the community and district. He confirmed that his role is to deliver the manifesto commitments made to the residents of Mid Sussex and as one of youngest Leaders in the Country, who has grown up in the District he is committed to working hard on behalf of residents.
In order to reflect the challenges anticipated over the next year, the Leader named Councillor Llewellyn-Burke as Deputy Leader and the five Cabinet Members. He announced that details of portfolio responsibilities would be shared after this meeting.
Deputy Leader of the Council – Councillor Llewellyn-Burke
Cabinet Member for Community – Councillor Webster
Cabinet Member for Customer Services – Councillor de Mierre
Cabinet Member for Economic Growth – Councillor Hillier
Cabinet Member for Environment & Service Delivery – Councillor John Belsey
Cabinet Member for Housing & Planning – Councillor MacNaughton
RESOLVED
That Councillor Llewellyn-Burke be appointed as the Deputy Leader and that the Cabinet appointments for 2019/20 be noted.