Selwyn Councillor Phil Dean Steps Down
The first-term councillor will be step down on May 16 after handing in his resignation to chief executive Sharon Mason.
Dean said it was a difficult call, but he needed to strike the right balance with other commitments.
'It was a really tough decision to make and one that I have thought long and hard about.
'I feel honored to have worked with some amazing people on the council and council staff, and I feel that Selwyn is in a strong position for the future.'
'I'm proud of watching our community grow and how our council has adapted to such rapid growth and managed to tackle the big decisions put in front of us.'
As well as being an councillor, Dean is also working full-time and said balancing the two roles has become too difficult.
His resignation will likely leave a vacant chair at the council table until the elections in October.
Under the Local Electoral Act, the council can decide whether to fill the seat before the next Local Body Elections in October.
The council will consider the option of a by-election at its meeting in May following Dean's departure.
Mason said Dean's thoughtful consideration of the wide breadth of issues and decisions that crossed the council table will be missed.
'Phil brought a range of experience and skills to the council table, with his background in Police community development, road safety, as well as being well-known in the Selwyn theatre and business communities.'
Dean said he plans to continue as an active member of the Rolleston Residents' Association as well as continued involvement in the creative arts and theatre community.
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