Scenic Rim Councillors receive portfolio responsibilities

Scenic Rim Regional Council has established a portfolio system which will see Councillors assigned areas of responsibility linked to the region's strategic priorities. 

At its Ordinary Meeting yesterday, Council adopted the Councillor Portfolio Policy providing the framework for portfolios to aligned to Council's corporate goals and strategies. 

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said the Councillor portfolio system was well established in Queensland local government including councils in Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Charters Towers and Rockhampton. 

"Scenic Rim's portfolio system will enhance our ability as Councillors to meet our responsibilities under Queensland's Local Government Act and provide even more effective leadership and representation across the region," he said. 

"Portfolios have been created for each term of Council and the appointment of Councillors to each of the portfolios will be reviewed annually, noting this will also occur post local government elections." 

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. 

"Ultimately, it will be up to Councillors to decide the assignment of portfolios and these were determined yesterday as outlined in the policy that was adopted," Mayor Christensen said.