Shadow Council
Derry/Londonderry also has a Shadow Council. This is made up from 16–22 year olds elected from geographical areas in the city, as well as interest, political groups and also GLBT community groups. The Shadow Council work in unison with DCC (Derry City Council) to lend a voice to the young generation of Foyle, who make up a large percentage of the population. The Shadow Council elect a Junior Mayor as their representative to the media and public. The current Junior Mayor is Shadow Councillor Emmet Doyle, with Kerri Anderson as deputy. Derry City Shadow Council has been copied throughout Northern Ireland with other areas taking up the idea following their example.
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