Oath and affirmation of office by Councillors
Councillors are legally required to take the oath before the can take up the role of Councillor.
All Councillor took the oath
Election of Mayor.
Councillor Coleman and Ticehurst stood for the position of Mayor. Councillor Coleman was elected Mayor for two years.
For Coleman: Evangelidis, Mahony, Ring, Smith, Coleman
For Ticehurst: Fredericks, Statham, Goodwin Ticehurst
Election of Deputy Mayor
I moved that the position of Deputy Mayor be for a period of two years as has occurred previously. Cr Goodwin moved an amendment to limit the position to one year – which was carried.
Cr Fredericks and Ring stood for the position of Deputy and I was successful.
For Fredericks: Fredericks, Statham, Goodwin Ticehurst
For Ring: Evangelidis, Mahony, Ring, Smith, Coleman
Countbacks to fill Casual Councillor Vacancies
Council voted to support the use of the countback provisions in the event a Councillor resigns during the first 18 months of the Council term.
This Decision saves Council more than $160, 000 that would be required for a by election
Business of Great Urgency
I successfully raised the issue of Thales not approving urgent repairs for the Small Arms Museum.
The following resolution was carried:
The Administration seek clarification from Thales and the Lithgow Small Arms Museum
Executive on the delays in approving essential maintenance works