The Deputy Mayor of Orange has been confirmed in a tight council vote.
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Incumbent Gerald Power was re-elected, defeating runner-up Cr Jeff Whitton in a final round of voting six to five.
Cr Tony Mileto and Cr Mel McDonell also nominated for the position.
Cr Power will remain Deputy Mayor until the next local government elections on September 14, 2024.
He is presently serving as acting-Mayor, with Jason Hamling on leave after collapsing last month.
The first term councillor is Orange's first indigenous Deputy Mayor. He was elected to the position in February, 2022.
More to come.
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