South Coast president Grant Tilling is confident he can work closely with all clubs despite falling out with The Rail at the end of last summer.
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The official was elected unopposed at Monday's Annual General Meeting, retaining the role despite a tumultuous few months.
A member of the Razorbacks' committee at the time, Tilling took exception with the way Mad Monday celebrations were handled.
The matter quickly escalated, bringing long-simmering tensions to a head. Disciplinary action was pursued, with potential years-long bans on the table for those involved.
The case was ultimately dismissed, with Tilling, treasurer Shane Bitschkat and secretary Kellie Marsh departing The Rail.
The trio attempted to form a new club, however those efforts were unsuccessful. Tilling has since been linked to a return to his previous club, Oak Flats.
The matter left many at The Rail frustrated, with those at the centre of the clash disappointed it turned into a major issue.
While he did not want to comment on the dispute itself, Tilling said he's confident the situation has been put to bed and won't have an impact on future relations with The Rail or the competition's other clubs.
"I don't see it being a hurdle or an issue," Tilling said. "It is what it is, these things happen. At the end of the day, I'm about doing what's best for the sport.
"I think I will still have a good relationship with The Rail. We're all in this for one reason, that's to play cricket, enjoy cricket and have fun while we're doing that."
The Rail president Matt Gilly reiterated Tilling's views, and said his club is eager to move forward towards what will hopefully be a successful season.
"I've still got a good relationship with Grant," Gilly said. "With everything going on, all the clubs need to band together to move forward and make sure we continue with the competition."
Tilling has been linked to the vacant Greater Illawarra Zone chairman role, which will be voted on at the upcoming AGM, however he stated he has no intention to run for the position.
Instead, he is focused on leading a growing South Coast Cricket Association through the uncertainty of COVID-19 and ensuring the season starts as planned in October.
In a major development, Kiama will return to first grade next summer.
The Cavaliers last contested the top grade as a joint venture with Gerringong in 2018-19, with the club last playing as a standalone side in 2016-17.
The move comes a year after Albion Park made the step up to first grade and Tilling believes the Eagles' experience played a role in encouraging Kiama to return to the top flight.
"It's fantastic, Kiama coming back up. It was the same with Albion Park, they worked hard to get back in there and earned our respect.
"I'm sure Kiama will do exactly the same, it's great to see them working hard to get a first grade side back on the park, I commend them."
