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About the Council

Last modified: May 22, 2009 - 4:42 PM

The Shire covers an area of 7,549sq kilometers. It is a small rural Council located in the south western Riverina of New South Wales between the Murray and the Murrumbidgee Rivers. The Shire has a population of 4,935 (2002 census) incorporating the towns of Barham, Moulamein, Tooleybuc, Wakool, Murray Downs, Goodnight and Koraleigh.

The majority of the Shire is an extensive flood plain, with a large number of water courses, bridges and extensive road network. Within the shire there is diversified land use, vegetation, wildlife and people thus making the shire a wonderful place to live and visit that encompasses a wide range of fascinating places and people.

Councillor Portfolios for 2009/2010 - Published: 17 Sep 2009

A full listing of which Council member, public member or Management Team Member delegated to each area or Organisation/Committee is available by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.

The term of delegation is from 16/9/09 to 15/09/2010.

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Councillors & the Wards they Represent - Published: 14 Aug 2009

A Ward - Includes Murray Downs, Tooleybuc, Koraleigh with the border being just outside the town of Barham & Moulamein.

Representatives are:

Lois Lockhart -  03 50305544 

Andrew Douglas - 03 50340550 

B Ward - Includes Moulamein & Wakool with the boundary being just outside Barham Town.

Representatives are:

Rod Chalmers - 03-54530231 Mayor

Shirley Hunter - 03-58875147

C Ward - Includes basically the town of Barham & along the River (East Barham Road).

Representatives are:

Neil Gorey -  03 54536513 

Phillip O'Neill - 03-54532435 Deputy Mayor

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Council's Management Team - Published: 14 Aug 2009

Wakool Shire Council's Management Team is as listed below:

General Manager - Chris Chapman

Director of Corporate Services - Peter Arthur

Director of Engineering Services - Brian Ebery

Director of Development Services - Mark Williams

Community Development Officer - Joy Mason

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Contracts (over $150,000) Awarded 2007/08 - Published: 14 May 2009

Available for viewing/printing is a listing of Contracts (valued over $150,000) Awarded over the 2007/2008 Financial Year - simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Service Providers 2007/2008 - Published: 14 May 2009

Available for viewing/printing is a listing of Services providers that supplied goods and services to Council totalling greater than $100,000 in 2007/2008 - simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Contributions Granted 2007/08 - Published: 14 May 2009

Available for viewing/printing is a listing of Contributions made by Council, under Section 356, for the 2007/08 Financial Year - simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.

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Council's Organisational Structure - Published: 01 May 2008

Council's Organisational structure is made up of varying levels, with Council at the top.  Due to recent organisational restructuring, the organisational structure is currently in the process of being reviewed.

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How to Have Your Say to Council - Under the Local Govt Act 1993 - Published: 01 May 2008

Ultimately your vote is your voice. If you are a resident you must vote in Council elections. If you are a non resident rate payer you are also entitled to apply for a vote (when you can prove a right to occupancy for the next three years).

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So You Are Thinking of Becoming a Local Government Councillor? - Published: 11 Apr 2008

A booklet has been released by the Department of Local Government, which is available at your Local Council Offices, which details information you need to know when considering running for Council.

Councils provide services to their communities to develop and improve the local infrastructure and to meet the cultural and recreational needs of the people. Although the mix of services varies from Council to Council, typically Councils provide roads, waste removal and public facilities.

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Statement of Business Ethics - Published: 08 Sep 2005
On 18th May 2005 the Council adopted the following Statement of the ethics it will display and its expectation of Business Associates in dealing with the Council. more ..

Organisational Qualities & Values - Published: 14 Apr 2005

The following are the Qualities and Values, Council adopted at it's March 2005 Meeting, that the Wakool Shire will endeavour to operate by.

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Councils Mission & Vision Statement - Published: 11 Feb 2005

Outlined in the Annual Report and within Councils Policy Document is Councils Mission & Vision Statements.

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