Sinn Fein councillor Patricia Logue is set to be announced as the new Mayor of Derry City and Strabane later today.
Following the decision by Sinn Fein to put her forward, councillor Logue said she is determined to work together to transform the district.
The party’s longest serving councillor on the local authority, she was first elected in 2005 to Derry City Council.
The council's Annual General Meeting is due to take place later today.
Speaking after being nominated by her party, Patricia Logue said: “It is a real honour and privilege to be selected as Sinn Féin’s nominee for the next Mayor of Derry & Strabane.
“I am determined to be a Mayor for All, and to work together to lead positive change for every single citizen across our city and district."
She continued: “To deliver first-class council services and ensure workers and families are supported through the cost of living.
“Derry and Strabane have huge potential to grow and thrive. And as a council area, we must seize the huge economic opportunities available to us to transform this city, create jobs and strengthen the local economy.
“Our vibrant city is brimming with talent and diversity. It is important that we celebrate and showcase that to the world through the office of the Mayor."
She added: “We must all work together to build a better, brighter future for the next generation. That will be my focus as Mayor of this wonderful city and district.”
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