In accordance with Section 22(c) and Part V of the Local Government Reform Act, 2014 to elect the Cathaoirleach of the Roscommon Municipal District to hold office until his/her successor shall have been appointed in accordance with law.

Martin Lydon opened the meeting and welcomed everyone.  He then sought nominations for the position of Cathaoirleach of Roscommon Municipal District for the forthcoming year.

Cllr. Dineen proposed Cllr. Waldron for the position of Cathaoirleach and Cllr. Shanagher seconded the proposal. 

Cllr. Fitzmaurice proposed Cllr. Leyden for the position of Cathaoirleach and Cllr. McDermott seconded the proposal. 

Martin Lydon called for a vote on the position of Cathaoirleach and the Councillors voted in the following manner:

Due to the tie break situation both names were put in a box and Cllr. Leyden’s name was pulled out.  It was AGREED that Councillor Leyden be elected Cathaoirleach of the Roscommon Municipal District to hold office until her successor is appointed in accordance with the law.

The members congratulated Cllr. Leyden and wished her well.  Cllr. Leyden thanked everyone and is looking forward to working with everyone in the coming year.  The members all welcomed Cllr. Waldron and Cllr. McDermott to the Roscommon Municipal District.  Cllr. Leyden also thanked the outgoing members, Cllr. Creaton and Cllr. Connolly for their valuable contribution and wished them well for the future.

In accordance with Section 22(c) and Part V of the Local Government Reform Act, 2014 to elect the Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Roscommon Municipal District to hold office until his/her successor shall have been appointed in accordance with law.

Councillor Leyden sought nominations for the position of Leas-Cathaoirleach of Roscommon Municipal District for the forthcoming year.

Cllr. Fitzmaurice proposed Cllr. McDermott for the position of Leas-Cathaoirleach and Cllr. Leyden seconded the proposal. 

Cllr. Dineen proposed Cllr. Shanagher for the position of Leas-Cathaoirleach and Cllr. Waldron seconded the proposal. 

Cllr. Leyden called for a vote on the position of Leas- Cathaoirleach and the Councillors voted in the following manner:

Due to the tie break situation both names were put in a box and Cllr. Shanagher’s name was pulled out.  It was AGREED that Councillor Shanagher be elected Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Roscommon Municipal District to hold office until her successor is appointed in accordance with the law.

Councillor Leyden congratulated Councillor Shanagher and wished her all the best.

To fix dates on which the Municipal District Meetings will be held within the period to 31^st May, 2020 (Provisional list of dates attached).

The provisional list of dates for meetings for the forthcoming year was noted.  It was AGREED by the members that the date of the first Municipal District meeting be changed from Friday 28^th June to Wednesday 26^th June at 2.30 p.m.

It was also agreed that the date of the meetings for March and May next year will be confirmed at the meeting of the 20^th January, 2020.

Martin Lydon informed the members that the IT Department will be in contact with them regarding new tablets as it is our plan that all meetings will be paperless going forward.  This was welcomed by all the members.