Twelve legislators were returned by an 'electoral college' of district councillors in 1985.

From 1990 to 1994 he served as district councillor.

He also served as a district councillor for eight years, before retiring in July last year.

Between them the four wards return 11 out of the 36 district councillors.

Hope was elected as a district councillor in 2004.

Until 1930 the rural district councillors were also poor law guardians for the unions of which they formed part.

The first elections of district councillors took place on 8 April 1930.

Now had around 759 members, six legislators and 46 district councillors.

The number of district councillors decreased by 13 to 79.

He is currently an elected district councillor and district health board member.