Manawatu Herald TUESDAY. APRIL 12, 1921. THE MAYORALTY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2262, 12 April 1921, Page 2

Manawatu Herald TUESDAY. APRIL 12, 1921. THE MAYORALTY.

AT last night's Council meeting life Mayor ;;iliriiiccl a principle which Humid in l made l<> apply Pi. nil nominees for llu* civic chair, i.c., that aspirants for the Mayoralty should

first serve [heir :»}>i>reiitioes]ii]i as Uonncillors. In this connection the

Mayor expressed li is willingness to stand down at the forthcoming Mayoral election in favour of any Councillor who had the hacking of a majority of ibe Council, hut would contest the Mayoralty against an outsider. \Yc agree with the Mayor up to a point, although we would not go so far as to deprive the citizens of a voice in the selection of a suitable administrative head. The public may desire a Councillor or exCouneillor whose (|iinlilicalion-, for the Mayoralty differed from a majority of the silling Council who would make a selection. The point is that a citizen who had served the community faithfully at the horseshoe table, and possessed the necessary qualifications for a higher call, should have preference over a citizen who had not previously been giving his services as a Councillor.. ,'vo Councillor having expressed a desire to contest the Mavoralfv, it

i.- probable'lhat Mr Chrystall will he relumed unopposed. In tlie circnm-

lances we think it would he unwise for the ratepayers to “swap horses” at this juncture. The Mayor initiated the water and drainage proposals, and should remain in ofliee milii the scheme is consummated. A part from this. Mr Chrystall has carried cut his Mayoral duties in a very able and conscientious manner, and we fee! sure enjoys the confidence of the burgesses as a whole.