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Coast Bulletin editorial 8/9/18), democracy is common to both councils.

It has given Tweed a mayor who has been scrutinised by the electorate for two previous four-year terms.

After the election for the current term, they then gave her a larger number of votes than any other candidate.

Despite Mayor Katie Milne’s large election support, she commands only one of seven votes in Council. The mayoral privilege of a casting vote is rarely used. CR RON COOPER