The Democratic and Electoral Services Manager introduced the report and outlined that there was an additional option to those in the report, which was to hold the Annual Meeting on 25 May 2024, though the recommendation was to follow the established timetable and hold the Annual Meeting on 18 May 2024.

The Committee considered the options including the fact that a Wednesday meeting would split the events of the Civic Parade and the Annual Meeting.

RESOLVED: That Council be recommended to approve Option 1, Saturday 18 May 2024 at 9.00 a.m., for the date and time of the Annual Council Meeting.