Moree Plains mayor, deputy mayor re-elected unopposed

Moree Plains Shire councillors Mark Johnson and Susannah Pearse were successful in being re-elected as mayor and deputy mayor at September’s ordinary meeting.

The mayoral elections were held in the council chambers where council also resolved to hold the office of deputy mayor.

One nomination was received for the office of both mayor and deputy mayor, resulting in Cr Johnson and Cr Pearse being re-elected unopposed with no further ballots required.

The elections were held in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) as directed by the Office of Local Government.

After their re-election, both councillors thanked their fellow elected members, council staff and the wider community for their support over the last 20 months.

“I appreciate the confidence and support my fellow councillors give me, the first 12 months were certainly challenging, but it is a privilege to continue to work for the shire to make positive changes”, said Cr Johnson.

Cr Pearse reiterated the questions posed to all councillors when running for election in December 2021.

Reminding her fellow councillors of their ambitions for the shire, the challenges and the successes that lay ahead and with twelve months left to go, Cr Pearse said: “Let’s make each one count, and tick off our wish lists for our shire”.

“We are fortunate to have a council team that brings so much passion and expertise to the table and it is my continued privilege to sit alongside you all”, said Cr Pearse.

The term of office for the mayor and deputy mayor will run until September 14, 2024, before the next local government elections will be held and all councillor positions become vacant.