Councillors receive portfolios
At the Ordinary Meeting held on 22 May 2024, Council resolved amendments to the Councillor Portfolio Policy and appointed Councillors to the following portfolios:
|
Portfolio |
Portfolio Councillor |
|
Community, Arts and Culture |
Councillor Kerri Cryer |
|
Transportation Infrastructure |
Councillor Duncan McInnes |
|
Sport and Recreation |
Councillor Stephen Moriarty |
|
Tourism and Regional Events |
Councillor Jennifer Sanders |
|
Biodiversity and Agribusiness |
Councillor Marshall Chalk |
|
Parks, Gardens and Open Space |
Councillor Amanda Hay |
Introduced during the former Council's term in 2023, the Councillor Portfolio Policy ensures a key spokesperson is designated to a specific subject area.
Councillors represent their area of responsibility and may speak with the media in regard their designated portfolio.
The Mayor may comment on any portfolio in addition to the representative Councillor.
Councillor portfolios have been assigned on the basis of a Councillor's knowledge, skill or experience in a certain area, or their interest in the subject matter.
Changes to the previous term's portfolios include the removal of the Economic Development and Prosperity, held by formerly by the Office of the Mayor.
In addition, the Roads and Bridges portfolio has been changed to Transportation Infrastructure.
Councillors will hold their portfolios for a full four year term as Councillor.
Portfolios were previously held for 12 months during the former Council's term.