Mayor names Cabinet members ... including his four deputies

Hitting the ground running: Boris Johnson behind his desk at City Hall

Boris Johnson's revolution at City Hall continued apace today as he appointed senior Tories to lead the police and fire authorities.

He also appointed several deputy mayors with responsibility for other aspects of London life.

New Assembly member Kit Malthouse will chair the Metropolitan Police Authority until October, when the law changes to allow Mr Johnson to take the role. He was given the title of deputy mayor, for policing.

The equivalent position on the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority will go to Brian Coleman, who was re-elected as the Assembly member for Barnet and Camden.

The new statutory Deputy Mayor of London will be Richard Barnes, also on the Assembly. His brief takes in communities, cohesion and regeneration.

Mr Barnes will be senior to Ray Lewis, deputy mayor for young people, and will act for the Mayor when Mr Johnson is away.

Ian Clement, Bexley council's Tory leader who has been Mr Johnson's key link with the London boroughs, was appointed deputy mayor, government relations.

The Evening Standard also understands that the new chairman of the London Assembly, to be elected on Friday, will be Conservative Roger Evans.

The list of appointments emerged as Mr Johnson addressed staff at City Hall today following a visit to Dagenham fire station.

The Mayor told employees there were several similarities between himself and Ken Livingstone, but warned there would be changes.

Mr Johnson intends to use his mayoral post in a "chairman's" capacity, while delegating key executive tasks to experienced aides.

His deputy mayors will be funded from the Mayor's "central budget" but in spite of Mr Johnson's pledge of "transparency from day one" it is unclear how much they will cost.

Several heavyweight Conservative staffers are expected to ensure the leadership keeps a tight leash on the Mayor. Mr Johnson's transition team is headed by acting chief of staff Nicholas Boles. The former think-tank chief, selected to fight a safe Tory seat at the next general election, will leave Mr Johnson's team in the autumn.

Mr Boles had been David Cameron's favourite to be Tory candidate for mayor, but transferred his campaign team and many ideas to Mr Johnson after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. He has since been given the all-clear.

Sir Simon Milton will be the Mayor's senior adviser for housing and planning. He stepped down today as leader of Westminster City Council. Under his leadership the council was known for its opposition to high-rise towers.

Strategist James McGrath, a key player in the Back Boris campaign, will be the Mayor's acting political adviser, helping him in negotiations with Transport for London and the Metropolitan Police.

Dan Ritterband, the highly rated campaign director, may take the role of marketing despite his hankering for the chief-of-staff job.

Mr Johnson's campaign PR team - Bexley councillor Katie Perrior and fellow director Jo Tanner - will remain on call until the new media operation is up and running, led by staffer Ed Staite in the short-term.

Another likely member of Team Boris is Kensington and Chelsea councillor Warwick Lightfoot, who stood against Mr Johnson in the contest to be party candidate. He is favourite to be appointed economics adviser while Mr Johnson's two other Tory rivals, Andrew Boff and Victoria Borwick, have gained Assembly seats.

Steve Norris, the Tory who lost to Ken Livingstone in the 2004 elections, is also thought to have a place on the team.

Mr Johnson could be helped to maintain his promised tough stance on crime by American Bill Bratten, head of the Los Angeles Police Department who is credited with the success of zero-tolerance policies in New York.

The Mayor has announced that Labour MP Kate Hoey has agreed to serve as a non-executive director advising him on sport and the Olympics.

The former sports minister could face disciplinary action from the Labour Party for working for a Conservative mayor, even in an unpaid capacity.

In his speech to staff, many of whom are uncertain about their futures having worked for Mr Livingstone for eight years - Mr Johnson sought to reassure them he only wanted to do the best for the capital. He said: "Political campaigninginevitably highlights differences-between the old mayor and the new one.

"However, now is the time to work together. We will find common ground on many issues. This building has a reservoir of talent. I want to use you to the best of your abilities."

He added: "Of course there will be changes ... You have my assurance that you will be consulted and included."

Mr Johnson said he had been elected to provide "value for money" and added: "Where there are economies to be made, I will make them."

He ended: "I want you to join me in delivering the very best for this city. I cannot do it alone."

Mr Johnson told the Standard: "I promised I would be backed up by a strong team of advisers who will help me deliver my agenda of change for London.

"Yesterday I was able to reveal that Ray Lewis would join me in the fight against gun and knife crime [as] deputy mayor, young people. Ray will work closely with Kit Malthouse who has agreed to become deputy mayor with responsibility for policing.

"I'm also happy to welcome into City Hall, Ian Clement and Simon Milton, two experienced public servants who have a fantastic record of delivery in local government."

WHO'S IN AND OUT

Deputy Mayor, Communities, Cohesion and Regeneration: Richard Barnes takes over from Nicky Gavron as the statutory deputy mayor
Deputy Mayor for Young People: Ray Lewis
Deputy Mayor, Government Relations: Ian Clement
Deputy Mayor, Policing: Kit Malthouse - he takes over as chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority from Len Duvall until October when the position will go to Boris Johnson
Chair of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority: Brian Coleman replaces Val Shawcross
Chair of the London Assembly: Roger Evans is likely to replace Sally Hamwee
Chair of the London Development Agency: Steve Norris is likely to replace Mary Reilly

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