Lis Clark was elected as Katherine's new mayor by the town council tonight.
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Ms Clark will be in the role at least until the next round of council elections in August 2021.
The council vote was triggered after long-term mayor Fay Miller signalled her intentions to retire back in September before officially stepping down on November 30.
A by-election was not held because Ms Miller's resignation was less than 18-months before the August polls, meaning local government laws insist on a council vote.
More to come.
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