Former mayor Ed Cox has been re-elected to serve on Moira Council, as a result of a countback to replace Cr Andrew Goldman following his tragic death.
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He and another person died after the helicopter crashed in the NSW Southern Highlands.
The Victorian Electoral Commission conducted a countback of votes, which were redistributed to candidates who were unsuccessful in the election and were still eligible to be elected.
Cr Cox was declared the countback winner and gave his oath of office on Thursday at the Cobram council offices, in the presence of his family and Moira chief executive Mark Henderson and staff.
Mayor Libro Mustica joined the ceremony remotely via live stream.
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"Unfortunately this has come across me in tragic circumstances to the Goldman family, who I want to pass on my deep regards and affection for what's happened to that family," Cr Cox said.
"I'll do my best to uphold their morals and traditions of the Goldman family.
"They're such business-minded and family-oriented people with our community.
"I'll always have community interests in heart in Moira, but also with the heavy heart of Cr Goldman's passing, which I really deeply regret.
"I'll do my best to represent the community of Moira as I always have.
"It's good to be back."
I'll always have community interests in heart in Moira, but also with the heavy heart of Cr Goldman's passing, which I really deeply regret.
- Moira councillor Ed Cox
Cr Cox, who served as Moira mayor 10 years ago, also thanked his wife and daughter for sticking by him.
He had served as a councillor until last year when he just missed out on the nine spots available on the council.
Working as an irrigation farmer with beef, lambs, cereals and hay in Cobram, Cr Cox pitched himself for re-election by saying there were buildings that needed upgrading such as Yarroweyah Recreation Reserve and Cobram Information Centre.
"I've been involved with various local community organisations over the years," he said
"I still think I have a lot to offer this council into the future."
