DEPUTY mayor David Thurley has confirmed he will be standing for re-election to Albury Council as he prepares to preside over his first monthly meeting as mayor on Monday night.
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Mayor Henk van de Ven is an apology and Cr Thurley will be acting mayor for what appears to be a low-key meeting as council counts down to the September elections.
But Cr Thurley said on Saturday he had proposed some changes to the traditional opening prayer and acknowledgment of original custodians of local lands.
He said he had sought input from St Matthew's Archdeacon Peter MacLeod-Miller and Wiradjuri elder Nancy Rooke about the changes.
Fellow councillors have also been consulted, he said.
Cr Thurley was elected to council four years ago and will be fielding a team in the election to allow ratepayers to vote above the line for their choice of candidate.
“While it would be great if we could assume that voters in the local government elections would go through all the candidates and vote for nine candidates in order of their choice we know that will not happen,” he sai
“Albury elections show that no candidate without a team will get elected.
“I am happy to have been part of a strong and vigorous council that has had no major disputes.
“Council this year posted profits in all three funds while bringing great events and services to the community.”
His other council roles include being a member of the audit committee, the sustainability advisory committee and chairman of the community and cultural committees.
He is also the Murray Darling Association national president.
Cr Thurley was elected deputy mayor last year.
