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About the Council
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. Council's Management Team - Published: 04 Jun 2008Wakool Shire Council's Management Team is as listed below: General Manager - Chris Chapman Manager of Corporate Services - Peter Arthur Manager of Engineering Services - Brian Ebery Director of Development Services - Mark Williams more ..Councillors & the Wards they Represent - Published: 04 Jun 2008 A Ward - Includes Murray Downs, Tooleybuc, Koraleigh with the border being just outside the town of Barham & Moulamein. Representatives are: Jan Kennedy - 03-50305033 Ian Shippen - 03-58875091 B Ward - Includes Moulamein & Wakool with the boundary being just outside Barham Town. Representatives are: Rod Chalmers - 03-54530231 Deputy Mayor Shirley Hunter - 03-58875147 C Ward - Includes basically the town of Barham & along the River (East Barham Road). Representatives are: Ken Trewin - 03-54531888 Mayor Phillip O'Neill - 03-54532435 more ..Payment Options - Published: 14 Aug 2008 A number of options exist for people to make payments to Council. They are as follows: more ..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. more ..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). more ..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. more ..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 .. Government Access Centres (GACs) - Published: 20 May 2005 Council has two Government Access Centres which are located at: Business Centre in Morago Street Moulamein Branch Office Murray Street Barham What are Government Access Centres? The NSW Government has established Government Access Centres (GAC) across NSW to give people living in country towns similar access to services and information as city residents. more ..
The following are the Qualities and Values, Council adopted at it's March 2005 Meeting, that the Wakool Shire will endeavour to operate by. Outlined in the Annual Report and within Councils Policy Document is Councils Mission & Vision Statements. |
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