Aberdeen’s SNP Group has appointed councillor Jackie Dunbar as its new group leader.
The move follows the resignation of Callum McCaig, the new MP for Aberdeen South.
Cllr Dunbar – who represents Northfield and Mastrick North – previously held the post of deputy group leader and has held the posts of depute provost, vice convenor of housing and environment, and SNP group whip.
She was appointed following the SNP group’s AGM after its victory on Thursday.
She said it was a “huge privilege” and that he hoped to build upon the legacy left by Mr McCaig.
“Aberdeen has put its trust in the SNP and there can be no higher mark of respect placed upon the SNP group than for two of our councillors to be elected as MPs,” she said.
“The administration must recognise the fact that Aberdeen has overwhelmingly voted SNP and that the politics of Aberdeen and Scotland have changed.
“What we saw during the general election campaign time and again was a clear rejection of the policies pursued by this council.
“I will work constructively with the administration and hope to be able to build bridges with them and will work with them for the benefit of Aberdeen when we can.
“We need a council that is working for the people of Aberdeen and I will make sure that under my tenure we will always be willing to reach out to the other groups to bring forward policies that make Aberdeen a better place to live and work.”