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Policy for appointment of Freemen and Freewomen

Meeting: 10/07/2014 - Council (Item 19)

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This report asks the Council to adopt a scheme for appointing as Honorary Freemen and Freewomen of Bath and North East Somerset, those persons who have been appointed to this honorary office by resolution of full Council, in accordance with Section 248 of the Local Government Act 1972

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The Council considered a report asking it to adopt a scheme for appointing as Honorary Freemen and Freewomen of Bath and North East Somerset, those persons who have been appointed to this honorary office by resolution of full Council, in accordance with section 248 of the Local Government Act 1972.

 

During the debate, Councillor Paul Crossley moved, seconded by Councillor Tim Ball, that the meeting continue until 10.20pm in accordance with Council rule 48. This was accepted by the meeting.

 

On a motion from Councillor Paul Crossley, seconded by Councillor Tim Warren, and supported by Councillors Dave Laming and John Bull, it was

 

RESOLVED to adopt the scheme.

 

[Notes;

 

1.  The above resolution was passed with 57 Councillors voting in favour, 3 Councillors abstaining and the following Councillors voting against – Councillors Nicholas Coombes, Eleanor Jackson and Roger Symonds.]

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