14 Mayors and 14 Vice-Mayors from the Gozo Region have been sworn into their role after garnering the highest votes and second highest votes respectively from the majority group within the locality.

The ceremony, organised by the Gozo Regional Council, was held in the Cittadella Ditch, started off by the playing of the Gozo Anthem, written by the Gozitan Poet Gorg Pisani and composed by Maestro Joseph Vella, and performed in this occasion by Michela Pace and the Island Brass Quintet.

Dr Samuel Azzopardi, President of the Region, gave a speech on the occasion, accentuating the importance of reflecting while serving the citizens.

The President of the Gozo Region, stressed that this Ceremony is also a moment of reflection and commitment, where the local leaders are officially entering into their role, a role that in the end was given to them through the trust of the people, for them to start a journey of beneficial work towards the protection and improvement of the Local Councils of Gozo.He thanked everyone who offered themselves to be at the service of the people, both those who were elected, those who were not elected and also those who retired from the local political scene.

He assured them, that the Gozo Regional Council, will continue to give its continuous assistance and support to all Local Councils for a brighter future for our Gozo.

After the 14 Mayor and 14 Vice-Mayors were sworn in officially, the Ceremony ended with the singing and playing of the Maltese Anthem.

Present for the ceremony were the President of Gozo Region Dr. Samuel Azzopardi, the Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights, Anton Refalo, Gozitan Members of Parliament, the Commissioner of Justice, the Vicar General in the Diocese of Gozo, the Mayors, Vice-Mayors and Councillors and the Executive Secretaries.

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