Councillor Ros Davis has been re-appointed Presiding Officer of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council for the ensuing year.
Councillor Ros Davis (Porth Ward) has been re-appointed Presiding Officer of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council for the 2025-2026 Municipal Year. This is the second year Councillor Davis has been appointed.
The appointment was made during the 30th Annual General Meeting of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, held on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.
Also re-elected at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 21st 2025, were the Council’s two Deputy Presiding Members, Councillor Barry Stephens (Llanharry Ward) and Jayne Smith (Ferndale & Maerdy Ward).
The main role of the Presiding Officer is to undertake the administrative functions of the Chair of the Council. The Presiding Officer presides over meetings of the full Council and ensures Council meetings are conducted in line with the Council’s Constitution.
The appointment of a Presiding Officer takes place on an annual basis at the Council’s Annual General Meeting.