The Mayor invited nominations for the appointment of a Deputy Mayor for the ensuing municipal year.

On a motion moved by Councillor Green and seconded by Councillor Foulkes, and in the absence of any other nominations, it was –

Resolved (unanimously) – That Councillor Gerry Ellis be appointed Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral for the 2011/12 municipal year.

Councillor Ellis made the declaration of acceptance of office required by law.