The Role of the Mayor
The Mayor's responsibilities vary widely, but all are intended to ensure the well-being of the Shire and its people.
The Mayor officially represents the Council at many public events, and often opens new establishments within the Shire, attends inaugural meetings, and is guest speaker at many functions. Civic welcomes are extended by the Mayor to dignitaries visiting the Shire. The Mayor also meets Cabinet Ministers, Head of Government Departments and other Members of Parliament to discuss matters of common interest to the Shire.
The Mayor is automatically on all Council Committees (ex-officio), Chairs all full Council Meetings, and has the right to vote. Whenever the vote is even, the Mayor may exercise a casting vote. At Council Meetings the Mayor may bring before the Council, as a Mayoral Minute, any matter which requires immediate attention. When these Mayoral Minutes are brought forward at meetings, they are given precedence over all other business. When the Council is not in session (meeting), the Mayor may make policy decisions which can then be confirmed and accepted by the full Council at its next meeting.
Contact details
Murray Shire Council
03 5884 3302 (ph)
03 5884 3417 (fax)
kmaher@murray.nsw.gov.au
