The Gore District Council chief executive and elected members have agreed to put their differences aside and work together.
The fractured relationship between Mayor Ben Bell and chief executive Stephen Parry has caused ongoing issues for the council.
Last week, all except Bell voted during a council meeting not to receive a petition calling for Parry’s resignation.
In May the mayor was facing a vote of no confidence from councillors who subsequently backed down.
On Wednesday, elected members including the mayor released a statement, saying the media attention had caused significant disruption, distress and hurt to all involved.
“This has undermined various relationships and our community’s confidence in its council and has detracted from the important business the council is required to undertake for its community,” the statement said.
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