Election of Leader
To elect a Leader of the County Council in accordance with Part 1, Chapter 11 of the Constitution. The Chairman will call for nominations, which are to be seconded with all propositions being put to the vote.
Minutes:
The Chairman called for nominations for the position of Leader of the County Council pursuant to Part 1, Chapter 9 of the Constitution. Councillor Keith Mans, seconded by Councillor Roz Chadd proposed Councillor Rob Humby. In the absence of any other nominations the proposition was put to the vote and carried. Councillor Rob Humby was duly elected Leader until the Annual General Meeting of the Council in 2025.
Councillor Humby took the opportunity to thank the Outgoing Leader for his outstanding public service, and to Mrs Rosalie Mans for her support during what had been, at times, three turbulent years of Councillor Mans leadership. In particular Councillor Humby referred to the assured and dignified manner in which Councillor Mans steered the County Council through the upheaval and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, working constructively and collaboratively with partner organisations with the needs of residents and communities uppermost in his mind, and the work Councillor Mans has done to spearhead the development of a devolution deal for Pan-Hampshire, again drawing on a collaborative approach with local partners and those in Whitehall, recognising the significant benefits and opportunities that devolution presents. Councillor Humby concluded by extending very best wishes to Councillor Mans and Mrs Mans for their Golden Wedding Anniversary in August.
Councillor Mans will continue to represent Brockenhurst Division for the remainder of this term of office as a County Councillor.