Key council roles filled for the City of Inverness including Provost and Leader
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TODAY, new leaders were appointed to fill roles for the City of Inverness Area Committee at a meeting held at the Council's Inverness Headquaters.
The historic Provost role was filled by Councillor Glynis Campbell-Sinclair who represents the Culloden and Ardesier Ward.
Councillor Morven Reid who represents the Culloden and Ardersier Ward and Councillor Jackie Hendry who represents Inverness Ness-side Ward were also duly elected as Depute Provosts.
Councillor Ian Brown, who represents the Inverness Milburn Ward, was elected as leader of the City of Inverness and Area and will chair the City of Inverness Area Committee meetings.
Councillor Chris Ballance who represents Aird and Loch Ness Ward was also elected to a new post of Depute Leader.
Provost Campbell-Sinclair said: “I am truly honoured and thrilled to be elected to serve as the Provost of this wonderful city which is steeped in history. In line with the Town House motto, "concordia et fidelitas", I hope that as Members we can work together in harmony and honesty moving forward.”
The City Leader, Councillor Brown said: "I am honoured and delighted to accept the position of City Leader and would like to thank Members for electing me to serve in this important role. I would like to welcome the new Members to the City of Inverness Area Committee and I look forward to us working together for the residents of Inverness and surrounding area at a very exciting time, with huge potential for continued growth and success in the coming years.”
The role of provost follows a 600 year long tradition, and Provost Campbell-Sinclair is now the second female Provost in Inverness' history.
Councillor Helen Carmichael broke the 600 year history of a male Provost with her appointment in 2015.
