c. Appointing a Vice-Chair

Under s.15 (6) Local Government Act, 1972 a parish council MAY appoint a Vice-Chair of the Council from among its members, such an appointment is not mandatory.

Like the Chair, there is no requirement for a Chair or Vice-Chair to be an elected member, they could have been co-opted to the Council or even appointed by the district council by an Order under s.91, Local Government Act 1972.

Unless they resign or become disqualified, the Vice-Chair shall hold office until immediately after the election of the Chair of the Council at the next annual meeting of the Council.

Subject to any standing orders of the Council, anything authorised or required to be done by/before the Chair, may be done by the Vice-Chair.

If the Chair of the Council is absent from a meeting, the Vice-Chair, if present, shall preside over the meeting, In such a case, the Vice-Chair will be able to use a casting vote in the event of a tie.