Meetings
Nomination of the First Minister
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Meeting: 12/05/2021 - Plenary (Item 3)
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Minutes:
The
item started at 16.47.
The
Senedd resolved to take nominations for the appointment of First Minister, in
accordance with Standing Order 12.11.
The
Presiding Officer invited nominations for the appointment of First Minister, in
accordance with Standing Order 8.2.
Rebecca
Evans nominated Mark Drakeford.
There
were no other nominations, so in accordance with section 47(4) of the
Government of Wales Act the Presiding Officer stated her intention to recommend
to Her Majesty the appointment of Mark Drakeford as First Minister.
The
Presiding Officer invited Mark Drakeford to address the Senedd, followed by
leaders of the opposition parties.