A MIX of old and new faces have been elected for the next three years to serve on the City of Greater Geelong council.

Sacked councillors Eddy Kontelj, Peter Murrihy, Ron Nelson and Bruce Harwood have all been returned to office along with a number of first-time elected representatives such as Sarah Mansfield and Jim Mason.

The provisional results were declared by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) at its central Geelong offices on Saturday afternoon, the first city-wide vote since the 2013 presidential-style poll for mayor which resulted in businessman Darryn Lyons being elected as the city’s leader.

The new council consists of:

Bellarine Ward:

- Stephanie Asher

- Jim Mason

- Trent Sullivan

Brownbill Ward:

- Eddy Kontelj

- Sarah Mansfield

- Peter Murrihy

Kardinia Ward:

- Bruce Harwood

- Ron Nelson

- Pat Murnane

Windermere Ward:

- Anthony Aitken

- Kylie Grzybek

Under the new system instituted by the Andrews Government, the new 11 councillors will determine who will be the city’s next mayor after two years of unelected rule in the municipality.

A decision is likely to be made within weeks.

Mr Harwood is the only councillor elected that has previously served as mayor of the City of Greater Geelong, having led the council between 2006 and 2008.