The Coventry City Council held its annual meeting, part one, which was brief and focused on procedural matters and appointments. Key topics included the deferral of certain agenda items, the election of the Council leader, and the composition of the cabinet.

1. Deferral of Agenda Items:

   • Councillor C. Man moved a motion to defer agenda items three, four, and five to the annual meeting, part two, scheduled for 4th July 2024 at Coventry Cathedral. Councillor Lloyd seconded the motion, and it was agreed upon.

2. Election of Council Leader:

   • Councillor C. Man formally moved to elect Councillor George Duggins as the leader of the Council. Councillor Lloyd seconded the motion, and Councillor Duggins was elected.

3. Composition of the Cabinet:

   • Councillor George Duggins presented a report on the composition of the cabinet and the appointment of deputy cabinet members. He thanked various colleagues for their contributions and assistance, including Abdul Khan, Cameron Khan, Shaquille Nazir, Gavin Lloyd, Mayali, Pat Seaman, Patricia Hetherton, Nyam Akhta, Linda Bigham, and David Walsh. He also acknowledged the work of scrutiny colleagues, particularly Nyam Akhta and Gavin Lloyd.

4. Approval of Previous Minutes:

   • The minutes from the meeting held on 19th March 2024 were agreed upon after being moved by Councillor Seaman and seconded by Councillor Lloyd.

5. Return of Elected Councillor:

   • The return of the person elected as Councillor for the city on 2nd May 2024 was noted.

6. Declarations of Interest:

   • The monitoring officer called for any declarations of interest, but none were noted.

7. Size and Terms of Reference for Boards and Committees:

   • The Council decided on the size and terms of reference for boards and committees as set out in the constitution, and the allocation of seats to political groups in accordance with political balance.

8. Nominations and Appointments to Outside Bodies:

   • Nominations were received, and appointments were made to outside bodies.

9. Program of Ordinary Meetings:

   • The Council approved the program of ordinary meetings for the Council, cabinet, scrutiny boards, committees, and advisory panels for 2024/25, including the date and time of the next annual meeting.

The meeting concluded with the Lord Mayor thanking colleagues, members of the public, and the press for their attendance.