Mayor of Chatham Islands
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The Mayor of Chatham Islands is the head of the local government of the Chatham Islands, New Zealand, and presides over the Chatham Islands Council.
Mayor of the Chatham Islands Council | |
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Incumbent Monique Croon since 2019 | |
Style | Her Worship |
Term length | Three years |
Inaugural holder | Patrick Smith |
Formation | 1995 |
Deputy | Keri Lea Day |
Website | Official website |
Patrick Smith served as mayor of the Chatham Islands from 1992 until his retirement in 2010.[1]
Smith was succeeded by deputy mayor Alfred Preece, who acted as mayor until he was elected to the position in 2010.[1][2][3] Preece had initially been invited to run for council by Mayor Smith.[4] He is the son of Alfred "Bunty" Preece QSO, a former chairman of the Chatham Islands County Council.[5][6][7]
Monique Croon is the current mayor of the Chatham Islands.[8] She was first elected in the 2019 local elections.[9]