THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. FRIDAY APRIL 22, 1927. THE MAYORALTY.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5117, 22 April 1927, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. FRIDAY APRIL 22, 1927. THE MAYORALTY.

It is gratifying to record that in connection with the municipal elections which take place on Wednesday next the ratepayers in their wisdom have prevailed upon the sitting Mayor. (Mr W. Marshall) to allow himself to be nominated for that office lor a further term. The fact that this is Mr Marshall’s third term as Mayor, and on each occasion he has been elected unopposed, bears a striking tribute to his capabilities as an administrator and leader of the borough’s destinies. We are indeed fortunate to have a person of Mr Marshall’s calibre, tact, and foresight in the position. The office of mayor of a progressive borough is an important one, and the difference between whether it is ably filled or otherwise is a matter of very vital epneern to the prosperity and progress of the town. It is, above everything, the function pf a mayor to conceive a policy and carry it through to a satisfactory conclusion, or go down in the attempt. No councillor or councillors can have the same opportunity or carry the same responsibility. A mayor must be far-seeing, possess courage, and be ready to accept responsibility. He requires to have ability and experience, initiative and energy, and be possessed of zeal and enthusiasm. It is a position where leadership is essential, for without enlightened, able leadership there cannot be real leadership. Things do not just happen along and come out right. Objectives must be conceived and steadfastly pursued, for the price of success is intelligent planning and ceaseless striving. It is safe to suggest that Mr Marshall has these attributes, and with such qualities in the mayoral chair administration will be efficient and the, influence on the council will be encouraging and inspiring. and the progress of the borough cannot then fail to be steady and continuous. A council, weakly led cannot make up its mind on any matter, and perforce just drifts along with disastrous results. Matters which concern the public welfare are many and, various, and breadth of vision and clearness of judgment are essentials in a good mayor, combined with dignity and understanding. For, after all, the various organisations which exist for doing sonic form or other of community work are helped by recognition and encouragement from the first citizens of the town. To Mr Marshall hearty congratulations are extended on his unanimous re-election, and best wishes are expressed that he may enjoy a happy term of office and receive tlie loyal support and co-operation of his colleagues on the council.