The Mayor opened the meeting, and invited her chaplain, Reverend James Clapham, to open the meeting with a short prayer.
Councillor Francesca Smith proposed and Councillor Richard Lees seconded the following motion, which was carried unanimously.
RESOLVED:
"That Councillor Susan Lees be elected Mayor of Taunton for the ensuing year".
Councillor Susan Lees then repeated and signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.