230For what period is a mayor elected?

#### 230 For what period is a mayor elected? 230 For what period is a mayor elected? > > (1) A mayor elected by the councillors holds the office of mayor for 2 years, subject to this Act. > > > (2) A mayor elected by the electors holds the office of mayor for 4 years, subject to this Act. > > > (3) The office of mayor— > > > > > (a) commences on the day the person elected to the office is declared to be so elected, and > > > > > (b) becomes vacant when the person’s successor is declared to be elected to the office, or on the occurrence of a casual vacancy in the office. > > > (4) A person elected to fill a casual vacancy in the office of mayor holds the office for the balance of the predecessor’s term. > > **s 230:** Am 2016 No 38, Sch 1 \[6\].