Fourth-term councillor, Alan Jamieson has been reappointed as deputy mayor of Stratford at yesterday's inaugural meeting of Council.
"Alan has been deputy mayor for the past two terms, and filled the position well. It should be no surprise therefore, that he has been reappointed to the position for another term," says Mayor Neil Volzke.
Neil said he is looking forward to working alongside Alan and the other nine councillors over the next term, adding he was impressed with the calibre of councillors sitting at the table.
"It's great to get the new team in place and I think there is a good skill mix that will take the district forward in a positive direction over the next three years."
Other councillors were appointed to various committee chair roles during the meeting. The deputy mayor will chair the Policy and Services Committee, while John Sandford, the longest serving councillor at the table, will serve as Chairperson of the Sport New Zealand Rural travel Fund Committee and Councillor Boyde will chair the newly created Council Farm and Aerodrome Committee. The mayor himself will chair the Executive Committee, while an external person will chair the Audit and Risk Committee.
