Tatham Parish Council

Present Parish Councillors Melanie Winstanley, Andrew Taylor, Sue Dawson, Michael Mason, Bill Deller & Jim Harrison, the Clerk Mary Taylor and one member of the public Richard Wilson.

The meeting opened at 7.55pm, following the Parish Assembly.

1. Apologies: Cllr Murray who is ill and District Cllr Stuart Langhorn who has been elected leader of the City Council and is attending a meeting.

2. Minutes: Of the Annual Meeting 20 May, 2008 were read and signed as a true and correct record, proposed by Cllr Deller, seconded by Cllr Taylor.

3. Election of Chairman: Cllr Winstanley stepped down from office following two years service; she thanked all who had supported her during this time. Cllr Dawson thanked her on behalf of the council for her dedication and meticulous note taking. Cllr Winstanley nominated Cllr Deller seconded by Cllr Taylor, all were in favour and there were no other nominations. Cllr Deller signed the declaration of the acceptance of office of chairman.

4. Election of vice chairman: Cllr Deller nominated Cllr Harrison, seconded by Cllr Winstanley, all were in favour, there were no other nominations.

5. Appointment of representative to the LALC: Cllr Taylor was re appointed representative although any Cllr can attend meetings.

6. Appointment of Responsible Financial Officer: This is the Clerk.

7. Appointment of councillor with special responsibility for finance: Cllr Harrison was appointed proposed by Cllr Dawson, seconded by Cllr Deller.

8. Appointment of Internal Auditor: Cllr Deller nominated Mrs D E Corlett BSc. FCCA, seconded by Cllr Mason, all were in favour. (Cllr Taylor declared an interest)

9. Next Meeting: 18 May 2010.

Pictures kindly donated by Mike Winstanley and ICTMatrix Project
Parish Information provided by Mary Taylor - Clerk to the Parish Council