Councillors Graham Morgan and Colin Hay have been appointed as chair and vice chair respectively of Gloucestershire County Council.
At a full council meeting on Wednesday 20th May, sale both councillors were unanimously voted into their new posts for the 2015/2016 civic year.
Cllr Morgan, buy who has been in local government for 20 years, healing moves from his role of vice-chairman to chairman, replacing Cllr Phil Awford.
The Labour county councillor for Cinderford, said: “I am delighted to be elected as chairman of the council. It is an honour and a privilege, and I hugely appreciate being given the opportunity by my colleagues.
“I’ve learnt a lot from working with Cllr Awford and the democratic services team here, and thank them for their support in the last year. Our county is full of talent, diversity and brilliant people and I am looking forward to representing them and promoting their contribution to the area.”
Liberal Democrat Cllr Colin Hay, who will step into the role of vice-chairman, brings with him a wealth of experience in civic duties having previously served as Cheltenham’s Mayor. He said: “Its going to be very busy but very enjoyable. I’m looking forward to taking on the civil duties that come with the position, and playing my part in welcoming new citizens into the county.”
In a separate vote, Liberal Democrat Cllr Iain Dobie was elected as the new Chair for the Health and Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee.