New South Wales Consolidated Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECT 230

230 For what period is the mayor elected?

(1) A mayor elected by the councillors holds the office of mayor for 1 year, subject to this Act.

(2) A mayor elected by the electors holds the office of mayor for 4 years, subject to this Act.

(3) The office of mayor:

(a) commences on the day the person elected to the office is declared to be so elected, and

(b) becomes vacant when the person’s successor is declared to be elected to the office, or on the occurrence of a casual vacancy in the office.

(4) A person elected to fill a casual vacancy in the office of mayor holds the office for the balance of the predecessor’s term.