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Elected Members

Elected Members

The Victoria Daly Regional Council (“the Council”) has five elected members, one from each of our Wards. Councillors are elected for a term of four years, following the elections the Councillors will select a Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

The Council holds Ordinary Council Meetings every month in the Katherine Regional Office. These are open to the public to attend, excluding confidential business. All Agendas and Minutes are available on the Council’s web site at www.victoriadaly.nt.gov.au.

The role of a Councillor is to represent a specific area within the Victoria Daly region and ensure the good governance of their electoral area. Councillors attend Community meetings, Local Authority meetings and meet with community members regarding their concerns on local issues.

Besides fulfilling the role of Councillor, there are extra duties and added responsibilities for the Mayor. The role of the Mayor is to represent Council in:

  • Chairing Council and Committee meetings.
  • Representing Council at Civic receptions and Government functions.
  • Media representation.

The Council has a strong commitment to open and accountable governance. The role and conduct of elected members is established in the Local Government Act. Sections of the Act set out what is deemed to be appropriate behaviour for Councillors and the sanctions for a breach of the Act. The Act is further reinforced by the Council’s Code of Conduct. This document sets out the principles that guide Council’s Operations and Policies.

  • Councillors are to act with integrity when conducting business of local government.
  • Demonstrate appropriate use of information.
  • Represent the interests of all community members.
  • Carry out statutory obligations.

Mayor Brian Pedwell

Mayor Brian Pedwell

Mayor Pedwell was re-elected Mayor of VDRC in the 2021Council elections. Mayor Pedwell is from Yarralin, and represents the Walangeri Ward which encompasses Yarralin, Pigeon Hole, Lingarra and surrounding pastoral properties.

Deputy Mayor Georgina Macleod

Deputy Mayor Georgina Macleod

Deputy Mayor McLeod is from Kalkarindji and represents the Daguragu Ward.  

 

Councillor Andrew McTaggart

Councillor Andrew McTaggart

Andrew is from Nauiyu and represents the Milngin Ward, an area encompassing Daly River, Nauiyu, Wooliana, as well as a number of pastoral properties, farms and roadhouses.

Councillor Deborah Jones

Councillor Deborah Jones

Deborah is from Myatt and represents the Timber Creek Ward which encompasses Timber Creek, Bulla, Amanbidji, and surrounding remote communities and pastoral stations.

Councillor Yvette Williams

Councillor Yvette Williams

Yvette is from Pine Creek and represents the Pine Creek Ward, an area encompassing Pine Creek, Kybrook Farm, and a number of roadhouses and pastoral properties.

Elected Member Remuneration Guidelines and 2021 Election Material 

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Determination of allowances for elected members 2023
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Elected Member Remuneration Guidelines September 17, 2023
Elected member allowances 2022-23
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Elected Member Remuneration Guidelines September 17, 2023
Elected member allowances 2021-22
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Elected Member Remuneration Guidelines September 17, 2023

    Elections and Reviews

    Elections

    Elections for Council are held every four years. The results of past elections are available on the website of the Northern Territory Electoral Commission.

    Representation Reviews

    Section 23 of the Local Government Act requires Council to, at least once in each term, carry out an assessment of the adequacy of its constitutional arrangements and whether they provide the most effective possible representation for the Council’s area.

    Address

    29 Crawford Street,
    Katherine East NT 0850

    Postal Address

    PO Box 19, Katherine NT 0851

    Further Enquiries Please Contact

    (08) 8972 0777