The key roles within the city's new Labour leadership have been approved at the council's Annual Council Meeting.
Committee chairs and deputy chairs were agreed by councillors at the meeting which took place at Brighton Town Hall last Thursday 25 May.
The Greens, Conservatives and Brighton & Hove Independents groups also announced their leaders and deputy leaders.
The meeting is the first to be held since the local elections on Thursday 4 May when Labour won a majority of the council seats.
New Mayor elected
New and re-elected councillors also welcomed incoming Mayor, Councillor Jackie O'Quinn.
Tributes were also paid to former councillors who were given a certificate of service.
New council leader Bella Sankey said: “It’s a humbling & inspiring honour to be nominated as the leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, the city I was born and grew up in.
"I'm also very proud to lead the most inclusive group of councillors the city has ever had, which reflects our rich and culturally diverse communities - including significant LGBTQ+ representation and our first Muslim Deputy Mayor.
'New future for the city'
"So today is not only historic. It also represents a new future and new possibilities for Brighton & Hove.
"With this amazing team now in place, our task is to get to work, ensure our residents are listened to and we're delivering the services they deserve."
In her inaugural speech, Mayor O'Quinn thanked everyone who had nominated her for the position, and congratulated Brighton and Hove Albion on the team's amazing season.
She added: "I made my home in Brighton & Hove 28 years ago and never imagined I'd be it's Mayor. What a privilege."
'Mayor announced her charities'
Mayor Quinn told the meeting her main charities would be all city-based: the RSPCA Brighton; Impact Initiatives; Together Co and Rise.
"I'm looking forward to working with these charities and supporting others, including clubs and businesses which are so important to the city."
Council positions agreed at the AGM
Mayoral appointments
Mayor of the City of Brighton & Hove: Councillor Jackie O’Quinn
Deputy Mayor: Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman
Leader of the Council
Councillor Bella Sankey
Labour group
Leader (and council leader): Councillor Bella Sankey
Deputy Leader: Councillor Gill Williams;
Deputy Leader (finance) Councillor Jacob Taylor
Green group
Leader: Councillor Steve Davis
Deputy Leaders: Councillor Pete West and Councillor Sue Shanks
Conservative and Unionist group
Leader: Councillor Alistair McNair
Deputy Leaders: Councillor Anne Meadows and Councillor Carol Theobald
Brighton & Hove Independents group
Leader: Councillor Bridget Fishleigh
Committee chairs
Policy Committees
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Strategy, Finance & City Regeneration - Chair Bella Sankey; Deputy Jacob Taylor
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Children, Families & Schools – Joint Chairs Lucy Helliwell and Jacob Taylor; Deputy Les Hamilton
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City Environment, South Downs & The Sea – Chair Tim Rowkins; Deputy Theresa Fowler
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Transport & Sustainability – Chair Trevor Muten; Deputy Gary Wilkinson
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Housing & New Homes – Chair Gill Williams; Deputy Andrei Colzak
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Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Regeneration - Chair Alan Robins; Deputy David McGregor
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Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights – Chair Leslie Pumm; Deputy Maureen Winder
Regulatory Committees
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Audit & Standards – Pete West
Licensing and Planning Committees
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Licensing and Licensing (2003) – Chair Emma Daniel; Deputy TJ Sheard
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Planning – Chair Liz Loughran; Deputy Jacob Allen
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Personnel Appeals – Chair Sue Shanks
Overview & Scrutiny
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Health Overview & Scrutiny – Chair Theresa Fowler; Deputy Faiza Baghoth
Boards
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Health & Wellbeing Board – Chair Bruno Oliveira
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Adult Social Care & Public Health – Chair Tristram Burden
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Corporate Parenting Board – Kerry Pickett