SNP Strathtay councillor Grant Laing looks set to officially become leader of Perth and Kinross Council this week.
Councillors will meet on Wednesday (May 25) for the first time since the local elections to determine the political structure of Perth and Kinross Council.
Following the May 5 elections the SNP has overtaken the Conservatives to hold the largest share of councillors in Perth and Kinross but does not have a majority.