Councillor Dai Mason has been installed as Chairman of Ceredigion County Council, and Councillor Lynford Thomas as the Vice-Chairman for 2016/17.
Dai Mason of Trefeurig has been appointed Chairman having represented the Trefeurig Ward on the County Council since 2012.
Councillor Dai Mason said: “It’s an honour and a privilege to be elected as Chairman of Ceredigion County Council for 2016-17, and I’m looking forward to representing the authority.”
As she departed the role, his predecessor, Councillor Gill Hopley said: “It had been both an honour and a pleasure to have represented the Authority as Chairman for the past year.”
The Committees also agreed the Chairs and Vice Chairs elect for 2016/17. They are:
| Committee | Chair | Vice Chair |
|---|---|---|
| Audit | Cllr Rowland Rees-Evans | Cllr Elizabeth Evans |
| Development Control | Cllr Lyndon Lloyd | Cllr Bryan Davies |
| Licensing | Cllr Alun Lloyd Jones | Cllr John Lumley |
| Healthier Communities | Cllr Peter Evans | Cllr Lorrae Jones-Southgate |
| Thriving Communities | Cllr Euros Davies | Cllr Gwyn James |
| Learning Communities | Cllr Paul Hinge | Cllr Rowland Rees-Evans |
| Corporate Resources | Cllr Gareth Davies | Cllr Maldwyn Lewis |
| Co-ordinating | Cllr Ceredig Davies | Cllr Rowland Jones |
| Democratic Services | Cllr Mark Cole | Cllr John Roberts |
The Chair of the Democratic Services Committee has not yet been agreed. To find out more please visit www.ceredigion.gov.uk
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