The results of the recent Local Government Election have been announced for MidCoast Council, with some old and new faces among the elected Councillors.
The group of 11 Councillors will serve the community for a four-year term, until September 2028.
The MidCoast Council Councillors are:
- Phillip Beazley – newly elected
- Michael Graham – newly elected
- Peter Howard – returning
- Hugh (Mal) McKenzie – newly elected
- Jeremy Miller – returning
- Thomas O'Keefe – newly elected
- Claire Pontin – returning
- Dheera Smith – returning
- Alan Tickle – returning
- Nicole Turnbull – newly elected
- Digby Wilson – newly elected
Council's General Manager, Adrian Panuccio said he welcomes the new Councillors and is looking forward to working with them.
The Councillors will begin by undertaking an orientation phase to help them understand their role.
"As a Council, we are governed by the Local Government Act 1993, which outlines the many responsibilities of Council and the protocols we must follow," said Mr Panuccio.
"New Councillors bring a range of experience and community knowledge to their role but are not expected to have a full understanding of local government."
On Wednesday 9 October at 2pm, the Councillors will hold their first Council meeting and will vote for a Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
The public is invited to attend in person at the MidCoast Council Customer Service and Administration Centre, Yalawanyi Ganya, 2 Biripi Way, Taree or by livestream. The livestream link is available on Council's website www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
