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Nomination for a First Minister - Fourth Assembly
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Meeting: 11/05/2011 - Plenary - Fourth Assembly (Item 4.)
Nomination of First Minister under Standing Order 8
Decision:
The Assembly 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.
Janice Gregory proposed the nomination of Carwyn Jones.
As no other nominations were made, the Presiding Officer declared Carwyn Jones to be the nominee. In accordance with Section 47 (4) of the Government of Wales Act 2006, the Presiding Officer declared that she will immediately recommend to Her Majesty the Queen the appointment of Carwyn Jones as First Minister.
Carwyn Jones addressed the Assembly.