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Election of the Deputy Presiding Officer - Fourth Assembly

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Meeting: 11/05/2011 - Plenary - Fourth Assembly (Item 3.)

Election of the Deputy Presiding Officer under Standing Order 6

Decision:

The Presiding Officer invited nominations in accordance with Standing Order 6.6.

 

Jocelyn Davies proposed the nomination of William Graham.
Peter Black seconded the nomination.

 

Simon Thomas proposed the nomination of David Melding.
Christine Chapman seconded the nomination.

 

As there were two nominations, a secret ballot took place in accordance with Standing Order 6.8.

 

The results of the secret ballot were as follows:

 

William Graham

 

David Melding

Abstentions

Total

12

46

 

1

59


The Presiding Officer declared David Melding elected as Deputy Presiding Officer.

 

The Deputy Presiding Officer made a brief speech.