Motion - Portfolio Holders
To consider the following motion submitted by Councillor P. M. McDonald which stands deferred from the last meeting of the Council:
“That the Leader reduces the number of Portfolio Holders by at least one so reflecting the cutbacks in services and financial restraints.”
Minutes:
Members considered the following motion submitted by Councillor P. M. McDonald which stood deferred from the last meeting of the Council:
“That the Leader reduces the number of Portfolio Holders by at least one so reflecting the cutbacks in services and financial restraints.”
The motion was moved by Councillor P. M. McDonald and seconded by Councillor C. J. K. Wilson.
An amendment was moved by Councillor R. Hollingworth and seconded by Councillor G. N. Denaro:
“That the Leader considers reducing the number of Portfolio Holders during the forthcoming budget process to reflect the funding cutbacks and financial constraints.”
Councillors P. M. McDonald and C. J. K. Wilson as the mover and seconder of the original motion indicated that they were willing to accept this wording as an alteration to the motion. Following procedural clarification by the Chief Executive, the altered motion was put to the vote.
The Chairman declared the altered motion CARRIED.