Recommendation to replace 'Chairman' with 'Chair' in Constitution
The council should change the word “Chairman” to “Chair” in the Constitution and treat any mention of “Chairman” as meaning “Chair” to promote equality and diversity.
Constitution and Governance Committee·2026-01-06·Approved
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Description
The committee resolved to recommend to Council that the term ‘Chairman’ be replaced by ‘Chair’ and to include a note in the Constitution interpreting legislative references to ‘Chairman’ as ‘Chair’ for equality and diversity purposes.
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