The Provost of Falkirk has been appointed convener of the council's Internal Scrutiny Committee following the resignation of independent councillor Brian McCabe.
Councillor Robert Bissett will now take on the role, which is traditionally held by an opposition member as its main role is to scrutinise decisions taken by the administration.
Provost Bissett was the leader of the Labour group on Falkirk Council until May, when he became the district's first citizen.
