John Osman to become leader of Somerset County Council (From Somerset County Gazette)
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John Osman to become leader of Somerset County Council
3:35pm Tuesday 1st May 2012 in News By Newsdesk
Cllr John Osman
JOHN Osman will replace Ken Maddock as the leader of Somerset County Council, it was announced this afternoon (May 1).
Cllr Osman will be formally elected as leader of the Conservative group on May 16 following Mr Maddock's announcment that he would step down last month.
Mr Maddock resigned to run for role of Avon and Somerset Police's first Crime Commissioner.
Speaking at the time, Mr Maddock said: “Deciding to stand down as Somerset County Council leader has been a really hard decision, a real wrench.
“But the new Police role is hugely important and influential. With my experience in commerce, in public service, and my contacts in local, regional and national politics, I feel I have a lot to offer.”
Flumpyproust says...
7:01pm Tue 1 May 12
As Ken Maddocks has a personal number plate on his car along the lines of 'SCC Ken', let's just hope he's paid for that himself, as opposed to using public funds, or via expenses. Although it might need changing now to mention the police....