Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 18:

In page 17, to delete line 21 and substitute the following: “(a) a successor is selected at a special meeting convened no later than three months after the vesting day, or”.

We are suggesting a successor be elected three months after the vesting day. While the selection of a príomh chomhairleoir, as the Bill is initiated, is scheduled to occur at the annual general meeting, AGM, of the council and this is likely to occur just after the election of a new council, it is important that we do not just rely on the timing. The mayor must have the power and independence. As such, it is important that the príomh chomhairleoir position is decided as soon as possible after the election of a new mayor.