The New Zealand flag flies at half-mast above the Hamilton City Council Municipal Building this week to honour former council CEO and Freedom of the City Holder Bob Eyeington, who died last week.
Mr Eyeington died on Friday, aged 80.
Given the Freedom of the City in 1993, Mr Eyeington served as the council's chief executive from 1988 to 1992, during the mayoralties of Ross Jansen and Margaret Evans.
Mr Eyeington held a number of roles with the council before his appointment as CEO.
Ms Evans, who attended a Community and Services committee meeting at council on Tuesday praised Mr Eyeington's contribution towards the city.