CBN Joint Council elects interim officers

By Olivia Bradbury/Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Joint Council of Conception Bay North has elected a new executive after meeting at Bay Roberts council chambers last month.

In attendance were representatives from Bay Roberts, Spaniard’s Bay, Harbour Grace, Carbonear, South River, and Cupids. Those elected will serve in interim positions for several months. The Joint Council does not meet during the summer, and the next official election will be in September.

There were a couple of nominations for the acting chairperson’s position. Carbonear Councillor Danielle Doyle nominated Bay Roberts Deputy Mayor Geoff Seymour, which was seconded by Harbour Grace Councillor Terry Barnes.

Bay Roberts Councillor Silas Badcock nominated Barnes. That nomination was seconded by Seymour.

Carbonear Deputy Mayor Sam Slade, who chaired the elections, asked Seymour if he accepted the nomination.

“I’ll accept it, considering the duration of it,” said Seymour.

Slade then asked Barnes if he accepted the nomination. Barnes declined, explaining that while he likes to participate in the Joint Council, he has too much on his plate to take on the role of chair.

That left Seymour winning by acclamation.

Next, Slade called for nominations for treasurer.

Doyle nominated South River Mayor Bev Wells. The nomination was seconded by Badcock.

Spaniard’s Bay Deputy Mayor Tammy Oliver then nominated fellow Spaniard’s Bay Councillor Debbie Newman. That nomination was seconded by Spaniard’s Bay Mayor Paul Brazil.

Once nominations ceased, Slade asked Newman if she accepted the nomination.

Newman replied that she would accept it if Wells did not want it.

Slade then asked Wells if she accepted the nomination.

“I think I’ll decline and let her try it,” said Wells, indicating Newman.

Newman was then named treasurer.

Lastly, Slade called for nominations for secretary.

Doyle nominated Harbour Grace Town Clerk and Manager Amy Dwyer, and the nomination was seconded by Newman.

Brazil nominated Spaniard’s Bay councillor Darlene Stamp, and the nomination was seconded by Spaniard’s Bay councillor Sherry Lundrigan.

Once nominations ceased, Slade asked Dwyer if she accepted the nomination. She declined.

Slade then asked Stamp if she accepted the nomination.

Stamp responded by asking Dwyer if she was certain she wanted to decline, and Dwyer replied that she did not have the time to put into the role of secretary.

Stamp was then named secretary.

The next Joint Council meeting will take place in the Spaniard’s Bay council chambers on Thursday, March 27.