"I have always held a strong view that rotation of a position is essential within any organisation," he said.
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"Having served as an alderman since 1992, and this election cycle being delayed by one year, I feel it is now time to retire from council after representing the community for some 13 years.
"Previously I had given considerable thought to this, both in 1994 and early 2001, and since then there has been no reason to change my thinking."
Ald. Routley said he looked back on his time on the council with satisfaction.
"The greatest satisfaction in local government one receives is the avenue it provides to both assist and keep in touch with the needs and desires of the broad community whose silent voice is too frequently overlooked and devalued," he said.
"I have always enjoyed the challenge of assisting those less fortunate than others."
Ald. Routley said he was particularly proud of the project he initiated called Stories In Stone, which is researching the untold history of Launceston during the past 200 years.
"This publication will be a legacy and educational reference tool for all people in generations to come of which I will be justifiably proud," he said.
Ald. Routley is chairman of the emergency management planning committee, the heritage advisory group and the bicentenary publications committee.
