The new Lord Mayor and deputy Lord Mayor will be installed at the annual general meeting of the council at Belfast City Hall on Monday.
Mr Murphy, 28, said the role would be an "honour and a privilege" and vowed that he would be a mayor for all if elected.
"If elected, I am determined to be a mayor for all, and to work together to lead positive and progressive change for every single citizen and every community in our city."It is important that we showcase and celebrate that diversity on the world stage.
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