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The Democratic and Electoral
Services Manager introduced the report, explaining the protocol
surrounding the award of Honorary Alderman status, and the
exception proposed to allow former Councillor Wendy Hinder to be
posthumously appointed as an Honorary Alderman. A date had not been
set for the special meeting of the Council, however it was acknowledged that a memorial
had been planned for October 2021 and this would be taken into
consideration when scheduling the proposed meeting.
Discussion took place around
the protocol and whether it should be reviewed. The Chairman agreed
to consider whether this was appropriate for the work
programme.
RESOLVED:That
1.Council be recommended to agree that exceptional
circumstances apply in the case of former Councillor Wendy
Hinder’s consideration for
Honorary Alderman status and be recommended to grant an exception
to protocol in this particular case;
and
2.Ahead of the Council decision, officers take
practical steps forwards for an award on an exceptional case basis
such that it is ready for consideration at a special Council
meeting held for that purpose in late 2021.