Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Douglas Leeder.
Douglas Leeder has been selected Chair of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana.
Mr Leeder Chaired the Council over the past three years, and received unanimous support from all councillors at the inaugural council meeting held in Whakatane today.
After thanking his fellow councillors for their support and
confidence, Mr Leeder said he was looking forward to progressing the five community outcomes.
These were water quality and quantity, environmental protection, resilience and safety, economic development and leadership for the Bay of Plenty.
Jane Nees was unanimously elected Deputy Chair, a position she also held over the past three years.
