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Lanarkshire governor resigns as city councilor after just three months in office

North Lanarkshire's Governor resigned from his role as the region's first citizen after only three months in office.

Agnes Magowan, who was contacted today, said that due to his family's health reasons, he was unable to give the post the 'long' time required, so the council was 'with a very heavy heart'. I submitted my resignation to the company's CEO.

Vice Chancellor Anne Thomas will serve until a special meeting is called to elect a new Chancellor. This is in addition to the Assembly to elect a new council leader scheduled for Thursday.

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Motherwell Councilor Magowan, representing the South-East Ravenscraig, was elected to the role inMay,as part of the new SNP government that took office following local government elections.

The North Lanarkshire Council statement announcing her decision stated: I'm at home in the evenings and on weekends."

Congressman Magowan said: The welcome from them was wonderful as they helped me celebrate the achievements of individuals and groups in the area.

"It was with a heavy heart that I had to write to the Chief Executive to submit my resignation, but I am determined to devote the necessary time to these duties while fulfilling my family responsibilities."

"My successor will be privileged to carry out that role. I wish him success."

Trustees will elect new local government leaders this Thursday afternoon following {50 I am attending a special meeting for } Jordan Linden resigned last month following allegations of sexual harassment.

The SNP group plans to propose newly elected group leader Tracy Carragher (currently deputy council leader) for the top post, but opposition labor groups are determined to keepauthorities in control. announced plans to contest the rights.

Officials in North Lanarkshire said the election of a new gubernatorial governor could not be held within two days of the same meeting due to "relevant legal requirements for proper notice". said and said: Further Council meetings will be arranged as soon as practicable to elect a new President.

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