When Are Mayors Elected?

A mayor is elected every four years by direct popular votes held separately from the assembly.

How Long is a mayors term?

The Mayor and City Council Members serve four-year terms. The terms of office are staggered, with two council and mayor seats filled at one election and the other three council seats filled at another election two years later.

How does the mayor get elected?

Mayors that are elected by the voters in an area serve a four-year term. These mayors are elected in addition to the elected councillors. ... At the end of the two-year term the councillors elect a new mayor for the following two years. The NSW Electoral Commission is not involved in the election of mayors by councillors.

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