Claim: The Mayor of Gilgandra Shire is Doug Batten, while the Deputy Mayor is Ash Walker, each position holding a fixed four-year term of office.
Evidence: The Mayor of Gilgandra Shire Council is Cr. Doug Batten, an independent politician. Ash Walker Deputy Mayor All Councillors are elected for a fixed four-year term of office. 
All Councillors are elected for a fixed four-year term of office. Doug Batten Mayor Ash Walker Deputy Mayor