Agenda and minutes

To consider a notice of motion pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No 5.18 submitted jointly by Councillors Lark, Boughton, Davis, Hammond Oakley

Consideration was given to a Notice of Motion pursuant to Council Procedure Rule No. 5.18 submitted jointly by Councillors J Lark, M Boughton, D Davis, S Hammond and A Oakley that the tile of Honorary Freeman be conferred on 220 Medical Squadron, 256 (City of London and South East) Multi-Role Medical Regiment  in accordance with Section 249 (5) of the Local Government Act 1972.

In recognition of the eminent services, achievements, traditions and the distinguished record of the Regiment in loyal and devoted service and in order to perpetuate the close bonds of friendship and mutual respect which existed between the Regiment and Borough, it was proposed by Councillor Lark and seconded by Councillor Boughton and

RESOLVED: That

(1)             in recognition of their eminent services to the Borough of Tonbridge and Malling, 220 Medical Squadron, 256 (City of London and South East) Multi-Role Medical Regiment be admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough pursuant to Section 249(5) of the Local Government Act 1972; and

(2)             in pursuance of Section 249(9) of the Local Government Act 1972, expenditure be authorised to enable an address to be presented to the Honorary Freemen of the Borough referred to in (1) above.

To authorise the Common Seal of the Council to be affixed to any Contract, Minute, Notice or other document requiring the same.

RESOLVED:  That authority be given for the Common Seal of the Council to be affixed to any instrument to give effect to a decision of the Council incorporated into these Minutes and proceedings.