Deputy Mayor of Wigan

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Deputy Mayor of Wigan
Arms of Wigan Borough Council
Incumbent Councillor Debbie Parkinson since 24 May 2023
Style	Mme. Deputy Mayor
Appointer	Wigan Council General Assembly
Term length	1 year
Formation	Wigan Council Constitution 1974
Succession	First
Website	Mayoralty of Wigan

The Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough Wigan is the Vice Chairman of Wigan Council, elected annually by the Wigan Council General Assembly to serve as 'Second Citizen', assisting the Mayor and Mayoress in official duties, and assuming the role of council chairman in the absence of the mayor. The Deputy Mayor is also first in the Mayoral Line of Succession should the office of the mayor become vacant. The position of Deputy Mayoress of Wigan is usually held by the wife of the deputy mayor, or a relative, or a fellow councillor if unmarried.