Mayor of Thames-Coromandel
| Mayor of Thames-Coromandel | |
|---|---|
since 2022 | |
| Style | His/Her Worship |
| Seat | Thames |
| Term length | 3 years, renewable |
| Formation | 1975 |
| First holder | Henry Kennedy |
| Deputy | Terry Walker |
| Salary | $141,188 |
| Website | Official website |
The mayor of Thames-Coromandel is the elected head of local government in the Thames-Coromandel District of New Zealand's North Island; one of 67 mayors in the country. The mayor is based in the town of Thames. The mayor presides over the Thames-Coromandel District Council and is directly elected using the first-past-the-post method
The current mayor is Len Salt, first elected in October 2022 during that year's local elections.
The office has existed since 1975, when the Thames Borough and the Coromandel County were amalgamated. Philippa Barriball was the first female mayor when she was elected in 2004.