Decisions
Election of the Presiding Officer
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11/05/2016 - Election of the Presiding Officer under Standing Order 6
The item started at 13.30.
The Presiding Officer (Dame Rosemary Butler) invited
nominations in accordance with Standing Order 6.6.
Dai Lloyd nominated Elin Jones.
Jane Hutt seconded the nomination.
Adam Price nominated Dafydd Elis-Thomas.
Neil Hamilton seconded the nomination.
The Presiding Officer invited the candidates to
address the Assembly.
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:
|
Elin Jones |
Dafydd Elis-Thomas |
Abstentions |
Total |
|
34 |
25 |
1 |
60 |
The Presiding Officer declared Elin Jones elected as Presiding Officer.
Elin Jones took the Chair and addressed the Assembly.