Mayor and Councillor Profiles

Mayor 

The Elected members determine the position of Mayor.

The role of the Mayor is to liaise with the Chief Executive Officer on the local government’s affairs and the performance of its functions.  

Councillors 

Council members (Councillors) are democratically elected to their positions.

Councillors represent the interests of electors, residents and ratepayers. They participate in local government decision-making at Council meetings and facilitate communication between the community and Council.  

Code of Conduct 

Mayor Melissa Harkins
Mayor
0401 671 849
Term: 2025 - 2029
Deputy Mayor Sonja Heath
Deputy Mayor
0400 313 014
Term: 2023 - 2027
Cr Lorraine Young
Councillor
0413 590 162
Term: 2025 - 2029
Cr Helen Sadler
Councillor
0431 461 967
Term: 2025 - 2029
Cr Brad Wylynko
Councillor
0400 010 018
Term: 2025 - 2029
Cr Chilla Bulbeck
Councillor
0407 165 753
Term: 2025 - 2029
Cr Katy Mason
Councillor
0450 958 582
Term: 2023 - 2027
Cr Jeffrey Irvine
Councillor
0427 784 360
Term: 2023 - 2027
Cr Michael Thomas
Councillor
 
Term: 2023 - 2027