Following the local elections in June, the Local Authority Members Association (LAMA) in the Republic of Ireland has elected a new executive committee from its Annual General Meeting on 25th September.

Outgoing chair Michael Lawlor (FF - Wicklow) stepped down from the position, while Senator James Bannon (FG - Longford) vacated the General Secretary's post, as the dual mandate prevented him from continuing as a local representative.

Cllr Billy Ireland (FG - Kilkenny) was elected to the chair having held the vice-chair position for the past three years. CEC board member Cllr Sinead Guckian (FF - Leitrim) is now vice-chairman, while fellow CEC board member Alderman Pat Hayes (Lab - Waterford) was elected as treasurer in place of Leo Conlon (FG - Sligo) and Willie McKenna (FF - Monaghan), both of whom were retiring.

Outgoing PRO Kevin Sheahan (FF - Limerick) was elected as Secretary.