0 (in some areas or countries, for example Scotland and Wales) the leader of the ruling political party:
Wellington was a frenetic but assiduous first minister.
This was reasonable given the first minister had direct access to the environment and local government ministry whilst the portfolio of the second concerned foreign affairs.
They are joining forces and are in the process of appointing the first minister of a united congregation.
That does not seem any great argument for changing the title of first minister.
One may occur during the poll at a general election while the first minister is in office.
I would not particularly go to the stake for the term first minister.
It is already quite clear that the person designated to act as first minister would be doing so in the capacity of a caretaker.
These amendments would give the first minister a limited role in setting the dates for elections to the parliament.
