Several people were considered for the post of leader and the Society held a range of meetings in early 1860.

Her rival, Friedrich Merz, who had held the post of parliamentary leader prior to the 2002 election, was eased out to make way for Merkel.

Following the election a power sharing agreement was reached with the Conservative and Labour parties agreeing to share the post of leader of the council.

Paganel took the post of leader, and his wonderful instinct shone out anew in this difficult mountain journey.

On 12 May 2005, Rumbles announced his intention to stand for the vacant post of leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Seeney agreed to cede the post of parliamentary leader to Newman should Newman win election to the legislature.

In the FNM's party convention the following the general elections of 2002, Ingraham was returned to the post of leader.

The post of leader was recognised, and leaders typically chair several important committees, but had no special authority.

On his return, Charles appointed him to the post of leader of his own band, vacated by the death of Thomas Baltzar in 1663.

The posts of leader of the council and mayor were filled at a meeting of the council on 25 May 2011.