Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence

Councillor David Ireton, Chair of North Yorkshire Council, welcomed everyone to the meeting.  There were no apologies for absence.

To appoint Barry Khan as Clerk to the Charter Trustees

Resolved (unanimously) –

That Barry Khan, Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Democratic Services, be appointed as Clerk to the Charter Trustees.

To elect a Mayor for 2023/24

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.

To elect a Deputy Mayor for 2023/24

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.

To approve meetings for the remainder of the 2023/24 municipal year

Resolved (unanimously) –

That the next meeting of the Charter Trustees take place on 23 October 2023.

To approve the attached draft Standing Orders

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.

To approve the attached budget

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.

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.

Any other items which the Chair agrees should be considered as a matter of urgency because of special circumstances

There was no urgent business.

The next meeting will be held on 23 October 2023.