The lord mayoral career of Parramatta councillor Sameer Pandey has lasted just four months, with councillors this week choosing to install long term councillor Pierre Esber to the position.
Cr Esber has announced he will not be contesting the next election in Sept 2024 after 23 years on council.
Cr Dr Patricia Prociv was elected deputy Lord Mayor.
Cr Pandey became Lord Mayor in May after the resignation of Cr Donna Davis, who was elected as the new Member for Parramatta but remains as a councillor until the next local government elections in September 2024.