Decision
Analysis
outcome: Councillor R Pratt was elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Maldon District Council.
summary: The decision was regarding the election of the Vice-Chairperson of the Maldon District Council for the Municipal Year to May 2024.
topline: The Council has decided to elect Councillor R Pratt as the Vice-Chairperson of the Maldon District Council for the upcoming Municipal Year.
reason_contentious: The issue appears contentious due to the need for a recorded vote and the presence of opposing nominations, indicating differing opinions among council members.
affected_stakeholders: Council members, local government operations, and potentially the local community are affected by this decision.
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: While specific political parties are not mentioned, the division of votes suggests political influences or party lines may have played a role in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.maldon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=548
Decision Maker: Council
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: It was proposed by Councillor W Stamp and seconded by Councillor A S Fluker that Councillor J C Stilts be elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Maldon District Council for the Municipal Year. Councillor S J N Morgan proposed that Councillor R Pratt be elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Maldon District Council for the ensuing Municipal Year. This was duly seconded by Councillor R H Siddall. In accordance with Procedure Rule No. 13 (3) Councillor W Stamp requested a recorded vote, this was duly seconded. The Chairperson advised that Members would vote for each nominee individually, and the voting was as follows: For Councillor J C Stilts: For: Councillors A S Fluker, L J Haywood, M G Neall, W Stamp and J C Stilts. Against: Councillors M G Bassenger, D Bown, T Fittock, J C Hughes, N R Miller, S J N Morgan, R Pratt, N G F Shaughnessy, R H Siddall, E L Stephens and M E Thompson. Abstention: Councillors V J Bell, S J Burwood, J Driver, M F L Durham, K Jennings, K M H Lagan, A M Lay, N D Spenceley, P L Spenceley, N Swindle and S White. For Councillor R Pratt: For: Councillors M G Bassenger, D Bown, M F L Durham, T Fittock, J C Hughes, A M Lay, N R Miller, S J N Morgan, R Pratt, N G F Shaughnessy, R H Siddall, E L Stephens and M E Thompson. Against: Councillors A S Fluker, L J Haywood, M G Neall, W Stamp and J C Stilts. Abstention: Councillors V J Bell, S J Burwood, J Driver, K Jennings, K M H Lagan, N D Spenceley, P L Spenceley, N Swindle and S White. The Chairperson declared that Councillor R G Pratt was therefore elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Maldon District Council. RESOLVED that Councillor R Pratt be elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Maldon District Council for the Municipal Year to May 2024.
Date of Decision: June 8, 2023