Decisions
Nomination of First Minister
This page shows the decisions made by any committees looking at the matter. This might include agreeing the Terms of Reference for the inquiry or deciding to hold a public consultation on the matter.
18/05/2016 - Nomination of First Minister under Standing Order 8
The
item started at 13.30.
The
Presiding Officer resumed the nomination of the First Minister under Standing
Order 8 that was adjourned at the meeting on 11 May 2016.
The
Presiding Officer asked for the nominations of Carwyn Jones and Leanne Wood to
be confirmed.
Rhun
ap Iorwerth withdrew the nomination of Leanne Wood.
Point of Order
Mark
Reckless raised a point of order regarding the withdrawal of Leanne Wood’s
nomination as First Minister quoting Standing Order 8.3 that a further vote by
roll call must take place should there be an equality of votes. The Presiding
Officer ruled that it would be unreasonable to force someone who no longer
wished to be nominated as First Minister to be a candidate and that there is no
provision in Standing Orders to re-open nominations once closed.
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
Carwyn Jones as First Minister.
The
Presiding Officer invited Carwyn Jones to address the Assembly, followed by
leaders of the opposition parties.
11/05/2016 - Nomination of First Minister under Standing Order 8
The item
started at 15.01.
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.
Jane Hutt
nominated Carwyn Jones.
Rhun ap
Iorwerth nominated Leanne Wood.
As there were two nominations, a vote was conducted by
roll call. The Presiding Officer invited each Member present to vote for a
candidate. Members were called in alphabetical order. In accordance with
Standing Order 8.2, neither the Presiding Officer nor the Deputy Presiding
Officer were permitted to vote.
The results of the roll call were as follows:
Carwyn Jones |
Leanne Wood |
Abstentions |
Total |
29 |
29 |
0 |
58 |
[see vote
summary for full result]
As there was an equality of votes between the two
candidates, the Presiding Officer suspended the meeting at 15.09.
The meeting reconvened at 15.47. The Presiding Officer
announced that as it was apparent that a further roll call would not lead to a
conclusive result, she was adjourning the meeting and bringing proceedings to a
close.
In accordance with Standing Order 12.8 the Presiding
Officer will ensure that Members are informed of the date and time of the next
meeting.