Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chairperson of the Isle of Anglesey County Council for 2017/18.

(Members are referred to the Order of Business regarding the ceremony for election of Chairperson of the County Council which will be tabled at the meeting).

RESOLVED that Councillor Richard O Jones be unanimously elected Chairperson of the Isle of Anglesey County Council for 2017/18.

In accepting the honour of being appointed, Councillor R O Jones assured the Council that he would endeavour to fulfil his duties as Chairperson to the best of his abilities.  He thanked his predecessor Councillor Bob Parry OBE FRAgS for the honourable way in which he had carried out his civic duties of Chair of the County Council.

The outgoing Chairperson, Councillor Bob Parry OBE FRAgS, thanked all the Members and Officers for their support during his term of office and especially to the Democratic Services Department.  Councillor Parry gave a summary of the highlights of his year as Chair of the County Council including raising £3,100 during the Charitable Evening held at the Breeze Hill Hotel, Benllech.  The funds were distributed between Wales Air Ambulance and the Ynys Môn Carers Outreach.

To elect the Vice-Chairperson of the Isle of Anglesey County Council for 2017/18.

It was RESOLVED that Councillor Dylan W. Rees be elected Vice-Chairperson of the County Council for 2017/18.

Councillor Dylan W. Rees thanked his fellow Members for the honour and said that he looked forward to working with the Chairperson and supporting him in his duties during the forthcoming year.

To receive any announcements from the Chairperson or the Chief Executive and any closing remarks from the out-going Chair upon his term of office.

None received.

To receive any declaration of interest from any Member or Officer in respect of any item of business.

None received.

In accordance with Paragraph 2.7.3.1 of the Constitution, having already submitted a written presentation (manifesto) to the Chief Executive before 5.00pm on 11 May 2017 (which has been supported in writing by two other Councillors to the Chief Executive), an oral presentation will be submitted by the following candidate on her vision and values:-

Councillor Llinos Medi Huws

[Note 1: The nominated person will be asked to present her proposals and programmes to the Council and should be expected to take questions from Members].

[Note 2: Presentations should not exceed more than 10 minutes and any questions from the floor shall not exceed 10 minutes; making a maximum of 20 minutes in all for the candidate].

In accordance with Paragraph 2.7.3.1 of the Constitution, having already submitted a written presentation (manifesto) to the Chief Executive before 5.00 p.m., on 11 May, 2017 (which has been supported in writing by two other Councillors to the Chief Executive), an oral presentation was given by Councillor Llinos Medi Huws on her vision and values. 

To elect the Leader of the Isle of Anglesey County Council (normally a term of 5 years) in accordance with Article 7, and in particular the rules of procedure contained under Paragraphs 2.7.3.1 and  2.7.3.2 of the Council’s Constitution.

It was RESOLVED unanimously that Councillor Llinos Medi Huws be elected Leader of the Isle of Anglesey County Council for a period of 5 years in accordance with Article 7 and in particular the rules of procedure contained under Paragraphs 2.7.3.1 and 2.7.3.2 of the Council’s Constitution. 

The Leader of the Council to inform Council of the name of the Deputy Leader chosen (the Deputy Leader shall be a member of the Executive).

The Leader of the Council informed the Council that she had appointed Councillor Ieuan Williams to serve as Deputy Leader.  Councillor Williams indicated that he would not be accepting the senior salary for the post.

To submit a report by the Head of Democratic Services.

The report of the Head of Democratic Services on the scheme of Member Remuneration for 2017/18 was presented for consideration.

It was RESOLVED :-

·      To confirm that the senior salaries should be payable to the following 14 office holders during 2017/18 :

Chair of the Council

Vice-Chair of the Council

Leader of the Council

Deputy Leader of the Council

Other Executive Members (5)

Chair of the two Scrutiny Committees

Chair of the Planning and Orders Committee

Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee

Leader of the Largest Opposition Group

·      To approve the recommendation of the Democratic Services Committee at its meeting held on 29 March, 2017 with regard to the payment of senior salaries (as outlined in paragraph 2.11) and confirm the level of the payment of senior salaries during 2017/18 for :-

Executive Members

Committee Chairs

Civic Head and Deputy Civic Head

·      To note other details of payments and allowances for 2017/18 as prescribed by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales as set out in the report.

The Chairperson will confirm the re-appointment of the following Committee structure as referred to in Section 3.4 of the Council’s Constitution, together with the following:-

•  Pay and Grading Panel (a sub-committee of the Council)

•  Standards Committee Appointments Panel

•  Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education

•  Special Educational Needs Joint Committee

•  Indemnities Sub-Committee

[Members are kindly requested to note that the adjourned meeting of this Council (in compliance with Paragraph 4.1.1.1.2 of the Council Constitution) will be held at 2.00pm on Wednesday, 31 May 2017].

The Chairperson confirmed the re-appointment of the Committee structure as referred to in Section 3.4 of the Council’s Constitution, together with the following :-

·        Pay and Grading Panel (a sub-committee of the County Council)

·        Standards Committee Appointment Panel

·        Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education

·        Special Educational Needs Joint Committee

·        Indemnities Sub-Committee