Members were reminded that the Council must appoint a named individual to the roles of the Electoral Registration Officer and Returning Officer.

 The purpose of the report was to make the appointments to these roles.

Cllr Lloyd MOVED and Cllr Aspinell SECONDED  the recommendations within the report.  A vote was taken on a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

1. Graham Farrant be appointed as the Registration Officer under section 8 of the Representation of the People Act 1983.

2. Graham Farrant be appointed as the Returning Officer under section 35 of the Representation of the People Act 1983.

Reason for Decision

These appointments were legally required in order that the Council could continue to meet its statutory responsibilities in respect of electoral administration.