Councillor T. Anthony Siva Balan, 52, who is wheelchair-bound, was appointed a councillor for the fourth term under the non-governmental organisation allocation.
"My priority will be to focus on the needs of the disabled and the welfare of animals. These two areas must always be given priority even if I am not a councillor," he said.
The other three councillors were new faces.
Councillor Suriase Gengiah, 44, who is a trader, will be serving residents in PJU8, 9, 10, Damansara Damai, Sri Damansara and Damansara Perdana.
Councillor Lee Chin Chen, 41, runs a law firm and hopes to share his legal knowledge with the council. His area of service has yet to be decided.
Councillor Azman Yusof, 40, owns a construction-related business. He said his area of service will be PJS 5, 6, 8 and 10.
Azman said he hoped to help the poorer community.
Several residents' representatives and councillors attended the swearing-in session to show their support for Anthony and the other newly-appointed councillors.
Section 6 RT chairman Rajesh Mansukhlal said Anthony rightly deserved the post, and was glad to see his re-appointment.
In March, the swearing-in of the councillors were cancelled at the eleventh hour.
Subsequently, a total of 21 councillors were appointed in the following month, including the mayor.
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