The Legal Advisor to the Committee invited nominations for the appointment of the Chair.

On a motion by Councillor P Davies, seconded by Councillor A Davies, it was –

Resolved – That Councillor George Davies be appointed Chair of the Birkenhead Constituency Committee for the ensuing municipal year.

The Legal Advisor to the Committee then requested nominations for appointment of Vice-Chair.

On a motion by Councillor P Davies and seconded by Councillor J Stapleton, it was –

Resolved – That Councillor Moira McLaughlin be appointed Vice-Chair of the Birkenhead Constituency Committee for the ensuing municipal year.

The Chair thanked Frank Field MP for the work he had done in respect of this Committee and also the work he would continue to do for the constituency.

The Clerk to the Wirral West Constituency Committee requested nominations for the appointment of Chair for the 2016-17 municipal year.

On a motion by Councillor David Elderton, seconded by Councillor Eddie Boult, it was –

Resolved (unanimously) – That Councillor Jeff Green be appointed Chair for the municipal year 2016-17.

(Councillor Green in the Chair)

On a motion by Councillor Jeff Green, seconded by Councillor David Elderton – “that Councillor John Hale be appointed Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year 2016-17”.

A further nomination was received from Councillor Louise Reecejones, seconded by Councillor Mike Sullivan – “that Councillor Phil Brightmore be appointed Vice-Chair for the Municipal Year 2016-17”.

A vote was taken, and following a show of hands, it was:

Resolved (9:3) – That Councillor John Hale be appointed Vice-Chair for the municipal year 2016-17.

Following the confirmation of Vice-Chair of the Wirral West Constituency Committee, the Chair informed that apologies had been received from Councillors John Hale, Matthew Patrick, Tony Smith and Stuart Whittingham.