New convener, Mr Gray said Labour councillors were committed to delivering a "living wage" for all council employees.
Councillors claim the pair committed misconduct in public office by giving false information about death rates.
Like his partner, Rima Horton, a former Labour councillor, Alan was deeply committed to politics – a compassionate Labour man to his core.
Councillors voted to commit £56m of the £100m fund to supporting vulnerable families, adult social care and economic development.
One councillor, Michael Dutt, who owed £2m, committed suicide.
"We wanted to do something different and allow families - maybe a bigger family - to remain in an area they are committed to," the councillor added.
Middlesbrough councillor Nicky Walker said: "We're committed to making public transport as efficient and accessible as possible and this scheme will mean Middlesbrough Bus Station is one of the best facilities of its kind in the region".
Various bloggers, from individual Labour councillors to the thinktank Demos, have committed to writing up what they see.
However, one councillor said that committing to them could become a "millstone" as the specifics of cuts had not yet been decided.
Councillor Roxanne Mashari said: "We are committed to championing the living wage and tackling the root causes of poverty in our borough.
