Macedon Ranges Shire Council has returned Annette Death to the role of mayor for 12 months, and elected Janet Pearce deputy mayor.
“It’s a privilege to be elected for a second term as mayor and I’m excited to continue the great work that has already been started alongside deputy mayor Pearce, my fellow councillors and our executive team,” Cr Death said.
“I’d like to thank my family, my fellow councillors, council staff and the community for their ongoing support, and I’d particularly like to acknowledge Cr Jennifer Anderson for her contributions as deputy mayor in the last term.”
Cr Death was returned to the role by a 5-4 vote with Cr Pearce also declaring her hand for the role.
Cr Pearce was elected deputy mayor in a 5-4 vote that edged out former deputy mayor Jennifer Anderson who sought a second term in the role.
This is the final 12 months for the current sitting council across its four-year term. An election will take place in 2025.
Cr Death said it was important for the council to “hit the ground running” with many strategic items before them for decision in the next 10 months.
“It will be a race to the finish line to complete everything we hope to achieve,” she said.
