The other two LLS ratepayer selected board positions were won by former Conargo Shire mayor Norm McAllister and lifetime Conargo district sheep farmer Colin Bull.

Their appointment was confirmed this week by NSW Local Land Services chair, Holbrook’s Richard Bull, and they will take up their positions immediately.

Across the state 34 people have been elected from a field of 100, to fill positions on the 11 local boards across NSW. 

They include six women and 18 board members who were elected to local boards in the first Local Land Services elections in 2014.

There was eight nominations for the three Murray positions. The unsuccessful candidates were Daryll Morris and Gabrielle Coupland from Finley, Sam Marwood (Albury), Kim Stewart (Mullengandra) and Hugh Watson (Table Top).

“The locally-elected board members will work with the appointed chairs and board members to focus on the strategic direction of the organisation, promote the services offered, encourage partnerships and build strong relationships with investors while also communicating the priorities and concerns of customers,” Richard Bull said.

Mr Bull was the Murray LLS chair before being invited by the Minister for Primary Industry Niall Blair to fill the vacant chair of chairs role create when Tim de Mestre stood down.

“I am now looking forward to working with a new group of chairs and board members.”

The elected board members will join three people who were appointed by Mr Blair earlier this year – Finley’s Jenny Hehir, Richard Bull and Balranald’s Terry Gorman.

Rand’s David Wolfenden has been acting chair.

"I congratulate all of the candidates on their election and welcome their input to the strategic direction of the organisation,” Mr Bull said.

“They have put up their hands to serve and provide leadership in their regions and will be a voice for the view of our customers and other stakeholders.”