Cr Petty was the only nomination received for the position. Cr Greg Sauer was also re-elected, uncontested, for the position of deputy mayor, serving his third consecutive year, but fourth year as deputy mayor.

The current council term was extended in March 2020 by amendment to the Local Government Act as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the next local government elections now due September 4 next year.

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Following his re-election Cr Petty thanked council for the faith shown in his leadership. He expressed his sincere thanks to councillors and staff who, working together, had achieved many things particularly in the past extremely difficult 12 months.

"However, we need to focus for the upcoming 12 months and the many projects still to be accomplished, including completing the sealing of Mt Lindesay Road, the ongoing upgrade to Mt Lindesay Road between Legume and Woodenbong, timber bridges, beautification of our villages and the reinstatement of Bruxner Way as a state highway," he said.

"In addition, we need to get back on track with the Tenterfield Heavy Vehicle Bypass and continue our work with Water NSW to develop the Business Case for the Mole River Dam."

Cr Petty referred to his position on the Local Health Committee and the continuing work of council and particularly deputy mayor Greg Sauer in providing full support for local health facilities and working with them to ensure the best possible services for the community.

He also spoke of the growing industry of tourism in the Tenterfield Shire and particularly the current interest in mountain biking.

Cr Petty expressed his thanks to Cr Sauer for his ongoing support, council chief executive Terry Dodds for his outstanding work to the benefit of all the shire, and executive assistant Noelene Hyde for her support during all his term as mayor.

In closing Cr Petty voiced his pride that councillors and staff are moving forward together to make this a wonderful, shire-wide community.