Mayor and Councillors

Mayor

Cr Diane Blackwood was elected as the Mayor on Wednesday 7 December 2011. This is Cr Blackwood's second term as Mayor.

Deputy Mayor

Cr Tricia Jones was elected as the Deputy Mayor on Wednesday 7 December 2011.

Councillors

Councillors are elected to lead and represent the whole community. As your local elected representative, they advocate on behalf of residents and work to assist them. As members of Council, individual Councillors have responsibilities to other Councillors and the community. Councillors' responsibilities include approving the Council Plan and Council Budget. They have a responsibility, as stewards of community resources, to mange the Council's assets, provide a wide range of services and facilities, and ensure finances are allocated in the best interests of the whole community.