Issue - meetings

In accordance with the provisions in Paragraph 4 of Chapter 5 in the Council Constitution, the Council is requested to appoint a Leader of the Council for the remainder of a period of four years until the Adjourned Annual Council Meeting in May 2027, or until such time as the term of office expires.

It was moved by Councillor Grace, seconded by Councillor Lappin:

That Councillor Atkinson be appointed as the Leader of the Council for the remainder of a period of four years until the Adjourned Annual Council Meeting in May 2027, or until such time as her term of office expires; and that Councillor Atkinson be appointed as the Sefton representative to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Councillors Pugh, Prendergast, Carragher and Sir Ron Watson thanked the out-going Leader, Councillor Ian Maher, and congratulated Councillor Atkinson on her appointment. Councillors Ian Maher and Atkinson thanked everyone for their support.

RESOLVED: That

(1)      Councillor Atkinson be appointed as the Leader of the Council for the remainder of a period of four years until the Adjourned Annual Council Meeting in May 2027, or until such time as her term of office expires; and

(2)      Councillor Atkinson be appointed as the Sefton representative to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.