The Deputy Mayor for the year ahead is UUP Alderman Sandra Hunter.
The new appointments were announced at this evening’s Annual Council Meeting, held in Cloonavin, and marked the first time that two women have simultaneously held the roles of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens.
In her opening Mayoral address, councillor Huggins said: “To be entrusted with this role by my colleagues in this chamber is both a privilege and a responsibility that I accept with humility and determination.”
The Bann DEA representative takes over the chain of office from Councillor Oliver McMullan.
Councillor Huggins went on: “I am proud of our Borough, from our towns and villages to our rural heartlands, and of the people who make it such a strong, resilient and forward-looking place to live and work.
“As we look ahead to the incoming year, I believe there is real opportunity across the Borough to strengthen our local economy and deliver meaningful progress for our communities.
Deputy Mayor Alderman Sandra Hunter said: “It is a privilege to take on this role and I do so with humility and a strong commitment to serve all within our Borough.”
Alderman Hunter, who represents the Causeway DEA went on: “Causeway Coast and Glens is a place I am incredibly proud to represent.
“I look forward to working closely with the Mayor and all councillors in the year ahead.
“Together let us serve our Borough with pride, optimism and a shared sense of purpose.”