Glen Innes Severn Council has received the resignation of Councillor Troy Arandale, who has stepped down from his position effective today.
Mayor Margot Davis acknowledged Councillor Arandale’s service to the community during his role as Councillor.
“On behalf of Council, I would like to thank Councillor Arandale for his service over almost five years,” Cr Davis said.
“Councillor Arandale served as Deputy Mayor for part of his term and, like all councillors, contributed time and effort to the role in service to the community.”
Cr Davis acknowledged that councillors bring a range of views and approaches to the Council table, which is a core feature of local democracy.
“Councillor Arandale’s contribution to Council is appreciated, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavours,”
“I take this opportunity to reaffirm my commitment to good governance, accountability and respectful leadership. This Council remains focused on delivering outcomes for our community and building a stronger, more vibrant future based on integrity, collaboration and long-term strategic direction – even when decisions are hard and/or unpopular,” she said.
Although currently on approved leave, Cr Davis said it was important that she publicly acknowledge the resignation in her capacity as Mayor.
Under current legislation, the NSW Electoral Commission will conduct a countback election to fill the vacancy on Council. The countback process uses the ballot papers from the last ordinary election to determine which unelected candidate is next eligible for the position. Council will provide further updates once the Electoral Commission confirms the timeline.
