Perth and Kinross Council chief Murray Lyle is stepping down after having had "absolutely the privilege" of representing Strathallan ward for the previous 15 years.
The Conservative chief is considered one of a dozen councillors who won't be standing for re-election on the forthcoming native elections on Might 5.
The Perth and Kinross councillor counts getting the Tay Cities Deal over the road and progressing plans with the Cross Tay Hyperlink Street, Perth Metropolis Corridor, Perth Excessive Faculty and Blairgowrie Recreation Centre as the best achievements below his management.
Farmer Murray Lyle was first elected to Perth and Kinross Council in 2007.
When requested this week why he was stepping down, he informed the Native Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): "I am simply stepping down having been a councillor for 15 years. I've achieved my shift!
"I've had the privilege of main the council for the previous 4 years and - in my opinion - the perfect council within the nation. The best way we've moved Perth ahead - the potential for financial prosperity in Perth is nice."
He added: "It has been an absolute privilege to symbolize the individuals of Strathallan.
"I'm of an age and it is time to do different issues."
Cllr Lyle grew to become council chief in February 2018 following the dying of Highland Perthshire Conservative councillor Ian Campbell. Murray Lyle stepped up from his function as deputy to guide what was then a coalition administration.
The Impartial and Labour group left the coalition in Might 2018. Then in September 2019 the Conservatives determined to go it alone - with out the Lib Dem group - as a minority administration.
Cllr Lyle informed the LDRS disagreements between councillors have been to be anticipated however the arrival of the COVID pandemic in 2020 was "sudden" and introduced his greatest challenges throughout his tenure as chief.
Cllr Lyle stated: "The largest challenges have been round COVID.
"And notably across the first outbreak on the 2 Sisters manufacturing facility in Coupar Angus. There have been conferences day and night time. The best way employees in Perth and Kinross stepped as much as the plate to assist probably the most weak residents was a great instance that was adopted nationally and brought on as a template as to how they have been dealt with."
And his legacy?
Reflecting, he stated: "The highlights have been getting the Tay Cities Deal over the road and progressing plans with the Cross Tay Street Hyperlink, Perth Metropolis Corridor, Perth Excessive Faculty and Blairgowrie Recreation Centre - all issues that can enhance Perth's prosperity sooner or later."
He thanked council officers for "pushing on" with the "nitty gritty" of those developments when requested.
Fellow Strathallan councillor Crawford Reid - who's standing for re-election - wished his Conservative colleague properly.
He stated: "We have been extremely lucky to have Murray Lyle because the council chief throughout these tough instances, and I need to thank Murray for his tireless efforts since he took over the mantle as chief of the council.
"I want Murray an excellent retirement from public life."
A complete of 12 of the present 40 councillors won't be standing for re-election.
They're: Michael Barnacle (CON/Kinross-shire), Kathleen Baird (CON/Almond and Earn), Audrey Coates (CON/Perth Metropolis South) and husband Harry Coates (CON/Perth Metropolis North), Tom Grey (SNP/Strathallan), Murray Lyle (CON/Strathallan), Roz McCall (CON/Strathearn), Beth Pover (SNP/Carse of Gowrie), Callum Purves (CON/Kinross-shire), Fiona Sarwar (SNP/Strathmore), Lewis Simspon (Lib Dem/Strathmore) and Willie Wilson (Lib Dem/Perth Metropolis South).