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NOTICE

The primary role of a Councillor is to provide leadership for the good governance of the Wellington Shire Council in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989 and Local Government Act 2020.

Wellington Shire comprises a three ward structure (Northern, Central and Coastal), which is represented by 9 Councillors (3 representing each ward, a map detailing the ward boundaries is available on the VEC website).

The positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected by the Council at a meeting held after the fourth Saturday in October, but not later than 30 November in each year.

The Mayor is the elected leader and is the key formal representative of Council.

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David Morcom

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Communications and Media.

Andrew Pomeroy

General Manager Development
Land Use Planning, Economic Development, Municipal Services, Customer Service.

Clem Gillings

General Manager Community and Culture
Arts and Culture, Communities, Facilities & Emergencies, Leisure Services.

Arthur Skipitaris

General Manager Corporate Services
Finance, Information Services, Organisation Development, Business Improvement.

Chris Hastie

General Manager Built and Natural Environment
Assets and Projects, Built Environment, Natural Environment and Parks.

Past Councils

2016-2020

These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 22 October 2016.

2012-2016

These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 27 October 2012.

2008-2012

These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 29 November 2008.

2005-2008

These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 26 November 2005.

2003-2005

These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 15 March 2003.

2000-2003

These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 18 March 2000.

1997-2000

These Councillors were appointed following Council elections held on 15 March 1997.

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