Decision details

RESOLVED [52/24] (Gordon/Humphrys) That Council conduct an election for a chairperson and deputy chairperson consistent with the election process for chairpersons of county councils set out in the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and that:

1.      If there is more than one nomination, Council resolve the method of election (to be either by preferential ballot, ordinary ballot or open voting); and

2.      The result of the election (including the names of those elected) be declared at the meeting and that those elected hold office for two years.

Only one nomination was received for each of the roles of chairperson and deputy chairperson therefore Cr Robert Mustow was elected Chairperson and Cr Sharon Cadwallader was elected Deputy Chairperson and will hold office for two years.

The General Manager vacated the chair and handed over to Cr Robert Mustow, Chairperson.