The City of Rockingham has elected Councillor Barry Sammels as Mayor and Councillor Deb Hamblin as Deputy Mayor.
It comes after a 'Special Council Meeting' held on Monday, with the pair elected by their fellow councillors including six newly elected members.
Votes in the City of Rockingham Local Government elections were formally counted on Saturday, with the new members to represent three wards across the City.
In the Rockingham/Safety Bay Ward, Craig Buchanan, Joy Stewart and Rae Cottam received the most votes.
Hayley Edwards and Sally Davies were elected by the community to represent Baldivis Ward, while Lorna Buchan secured the most votes in Comet Bay Ward.
The results from the elections means the City’s new look council now comprises a majority of women for the first time in its history, with seven out of 11 positions filled by ladies.
City of Rockingham Mayor Barry Sammels thanked the new council for their support and said the future was bright for the City of Rockingham.
“Rockingham is the place where the coast comes to life and with such a variety of new and diverse faces on council the future of our City promises to be an exciting one," Mayor Sammels said.
“Each councillor brings with them a range of experiences and expertise and I look forward to working closely with them over the next two years as the City continues to grow."
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor will both serve their positions for a two-year term, ending in October 2021, while all of the newly elected councillors will serve four year terms until October 2023.
For more information about the City of Rockingham Council and its committees visit rockingham.wa.gov.au/your-city/council.
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