Decision details

The Mayor clarified a procedural matter arising from the Annual Meeting, confirming that the role of appointed Spokespersons of External Bodies was to respond to relevant questions raised at meetings of Council, subject to information being requested not being of a confidential nature.

In acknowledgement of the recent General Election, the Mayor conveyed thanks to the former Kirklees area MPs for the work that they had done in representing local residents over their years of service, and also welcomed the newly elected MPs. The Mayor also conveyed thanks to Electoral Services staff for the organisation of the election and count.