The changeover for the new mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council is imminent.
Alderman Graham Warke is approaching the end of his mayoral term and Sinn Fein's Sandra Duffy is waiting to take over as first citizen.
We have taken a look into Councillor Duffy's role within the council and outside it.
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Sandra Duffy was first elected to the Council to the Ballyarnett Ward in 2014 and has sat in the council chamber for the past eight years.
She is committed to North West development through her involvement in a number of committees and partnerships such as the Local Growth Partnership/ Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership as well as the North West Region Development Group and the Strategic Growth/ Community Planning Partnership.
Cllr Duffy works a lot with a number of community centres and groups within the city and district including being on the advisory group for Carnhill Community Centre, Leafair Wellbeing Centre and Shantallow Community Centre.
Sandra Duffy has been a key player in bringing women's issues into the council chamber. She was involved in the campaign which saw Derry and Strabane Council become the first council area in Ireland to provide free period products in as many sporting grounds and public buildings as possible.
Cllr Duffy has also utilised her past experience working in the housing sector by leading outreach services which seek to address homelessness among young people and those with complex needs that require an intense service.
Cllr Duffy will soon take over the role of first citizen of the city, with an SDLP deputy mayor joining her.
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