Liverpool's Deputy Mayor, Councillor Dr Betty Green, has resigned mid-term, citing health reasons.
Dr Green was elected a Councillor in 2021 and was elected Deputy Mayor in September last year. She paid tribute to her husband and her family, whom she called her "rock and support".
"My husband and family have stood by me in all my years at work and in my council work. I could not have done this without their backing and encouragement," she said.
"It was a great honour to be elected Deputy Mayor and I took great pleasure advocating for Liverpool during my term of office.
"From my experience in working with the community and key stakeholders, I have learned that listening, working cooperatively, and collaborating to solve complex problems leads to better outcomes.
"Throughout my professional and voluntary career spanning three decades, fairness, equity and social justice have always been at the heart of my work with and for the community".
Dr Green – who already has one thesis to her name – plans a second, researching the experiences of women in local government.
"There is little academic research in this area and if by researching the topic and producing findings that generate an improvement in the NSW Local Government regulatory framework, then I will achieved something for female Councillors and women working at the higher levels of Local Government in NSW."
Dr Green listed her highlights on Council as being involved in the introduction of a Koala Management Plan, keeping the 2168 Social Inclusion Masterplan on Council's agenda and launching the Giving Voice Exhibition, to mark the 50th anniversary of Liverpool Women's Health Center.
"It has been a privilege to work with community members of the ACC and Elders Coffee Club, Friends of India, ICAN NSW Sisters, Brian Laul and Rainbow Crossing honoring our young achievers, Autism Advisory and Support Service, and Antoinette Sulfaro and the Ladies Like to Lunch groups.
"I also wish to convey my appreciation to the Mayor, CEO, Executive leadership team and Council staff who provided me with guidance, advice and support throughout my tenure as Councillor.
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun and Deputy Mayor Cllr Dr Betty Green.
