Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 23, 2019 16:49:03 GMT 12
FIRST WOMAN MAYOR, FIRST MAORI DEPUTY.
Gisborne has its first woman mayor and first Maori deputy mayor after yesterday’s handover of the mayoral robes from Meng Foon to his deputy, Rehette Stoltz.
After swearing her affirmation to fulfil the office of mayor, Mrs Stoltz appointed Mr Wharehinga as deputy mayor.
The council is required by law to have a deputy mayor to ensure the responsibilities of the mayor are performed if the mayor is absent......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/4251340-135/historic-double
Gisborne has its first woman mayor and first Maori deputy mayor after yesterday’s handover of the mayoral robes from Meng Foon to his deputy, Rehette Stoltz.
After swearing her affirmation to fulfil the office of mayor, Mrs Stoltz appointed Mr Wharehinga as deputy mayor.
The council is required by law to have a deputy mayor to ensure the responsibilities of the mayor are performed if the mayor is absent......
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/4251340-135/historic-double