The 11 new councillors elected to MidCoast Council will take the oath of office at a ceremony at the Taree council chambers on Wednesday, September 27.
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The NSW Electoral Commission has announced the successful candidates. They are: David Keegan, Jan McWilliams, Brad Christensen, Len Roberts, Peter Epov, Troy Fowler, Kathryn Bell, Claire Pontin, David West, Katheryn Smith and Karen Hutchinson.
Election of the mayor will be the first item of business when council holds its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, September 27.
MidCoast Council's general manager Glenn Handford has invited the new councillors to participate in several workshops prior to the council meeting at 2pm on September 27 that will assist them in their new roles and provide background on MidCoast Council since May 2016.
"We will be working closely with our new council to ensure that our plans and decisions reflect the strategic priorities for the MidCoast area now and into the future," said Mr Handford.
New councillors are now required under the Local Government Act to take an 'oath of office' prior to the first council meeting. Mr Handford said an oath ceremony will be held at 1pm on September 27, immediately before the council meeting.
“We welcome members of the public to attend to celebrate the election of our new council."
The first council meeting will be held at the Taree administration office. Council meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
The elected councillors will also decide where the council will be based.
