Perth councillor Jemma Green is the surprising new acting Perth Lord Mayor, after a deadlock in voting for a Deputy at last night’s council meeting.

Green was backed unanimously for the deputy’s role after councillors were split over nominees Reece Harley and James Limnios.

Harley joined Mornings with Gareth Parker to explain the night’s events.

As deputy, Green will be acting Perth Lord Mayor while Lisa Scaffidi is appealing against the State Administrative Tribunal.

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