JOHN Edney has been re-elected as chairman of Somerset County Council for the next 12 months.
Vice chairman, Elaine Waymouth, will also continue in her role.
Cllr Edney said: "It has been an honour, privilege and a great pleasure to serve people for that time.
"I tried to be even-handed in all my dealings."
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