North Yorkshire County Council
The Charter Trustees for Harrogate
Minutes of the meeting held at the Civic Centre, Harrogate on Monday, 17th April 2023 commencing at 10.30 am.
Councillors: Chris Aldred, Philip Broadbank, Sam Gibbs, Michael Harrison, Paul Haslam,
Peter Lacey, John Mann, Pat Marsh, Mike Schofield and Monika Slater.
In attendance: County Councillor David Ireton, Chair of North Yorkshire Council (in the Chair) .
Officers present: Jennifer Norton, Assistant Director Legal; Elizabeth Jackson, Democratic Services Manager; and Pamela Barnes, Mayor’s Secretary.
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Apologies for Absence
Councillor David Ireton, Chair of North Yorkshire Council, welcomed everyone to the meeting. There were no apologies for absence.
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Appointment of Clerk
Resolved (unanimously) –
That Barry Khan, Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Democratic Services, be appointed as Clerk to the Charter Trustees.
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Election of Charter Mayor
Moved by Councillor Chris Aldred Seconded by Councillor Sam Gibbs
Resolved (unanimously) –
That Councillor Michael Harrison be elected Charter Mayor of Harrogate for 2023-24.
The Charter Mayor made the declaration of acceptance of office.
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The Charter Mayor, Councillor Michael Harrison, in the Chair
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Election of Deputy Charter Mayor
Moved by Councillor Michael Harrison Seconded by Councillor Pat Marsh
Resolved (unanimously) –
That Councillor Chris Aldred be elected Deputy Charter Mayor of Harrogate for 2023-24.
The Deputy Charter Mayor made the declaration of acceptance of office.
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Calendar of Meetings
Resolved (unanimously) –
That the next meeting of the Charter Trustees take place on 23 October 2023.
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Charter Trustees - Standing Orders and Handbook
Considered –
A report by the Clerk to the Charter Trustees presenting the Charter Trustees’ draft Standing Orders and Handbook for approval.
Resolved (unanimously) –
That the draft Annual Budget 2023-24 at Appendix 1 to the report be approved.
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Charter Trustees - Annual Budget 2023-24
Considered –
A report by the Clerk to the Charter Trustees presenting the Charter Trustees’ draft Annual Budget for 2023-24 for approval.
Resolved (unanimously) –
That the draft Annual Budget 2023-24 at Appendix 1 to the report be approved.
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Appointment of one representative and a substitute to the Association of Charter Trustee Towns
Resolved (unanimously) –
That Councillor Philip Broadbank be appointed as the Charter Trustees for Harrogate representative and Councillor Paul Haslam be appointed as substitute representative to the Association of Charter Trustee Towns.
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Any other items
There was no urgent business.
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Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on 23 October 2023.
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The meeting concluded at 10.51 am.