The Council reconvened tonight to attempt to break a deadlock after two failed attempts to achieve an absolute majority at a meeting last week.

Former deputy mayor Cr Preet Singh has now been elected to serve out the remainder of the current mayoral term, which expires late this year. That followed an arbiter ruling of misconduct against former mayor Cr Josh Gilligan, which saw a one month suspension imposed, effectively vacating the office of mayor.

Cr Jasmine Hill was elected Deputy Mayor. In both cases, the successful candidates received six votes.