PhilCorrigan published City council constitution change to define deputy leader role

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's Civic Centre.

A COUNCIL'S constitution is set to be changed to include the role of deputy leader.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's constitution currently defines the roles of leader and cabinet, but does not specifically mention the deputy leader.

The full council will be asked to approve an amendment which will formally establish the role.

Under the proposed amendment, if the council leader ceases to hold office, the deputy leader would take over the role until the appointment of a permanent replacement.

The council's current deputy leader is Gwen Hassall, who is also the cabinet member for social care.

Her predecessor was Paul Shotton, who stepped down after it was revealed he had sent texts to a radio programme under a series of aliases.

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PhilCorrigan published City council constitution change to define deputy leader role