Governance
Committees
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Council Wards
The four wards representing the MacDonnell Regional Council are based on resident language groupings and population distribution. The residents of MacDonnell Council elect a total of twelve Councillors to represent the four wards for a four year term. The Councillors currently serving were elected...
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Elected Councillors
MacDonnell Regional Council has twelve elected members from its four wards. Council members elect their President and Deputy President (principal members) from the twelve member Council. Following the general election held 28 August 2021 Councillors of the fourth MacDonnell Regional...
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Local Authorities
Local Authorities play a vital role, working with the community to find solutions to local issues. Members are involved in planning, identifying priority community projects and providing feedback on service delivery. Each Local Authority is made up of community members and Ward...
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Executive Leadership
MacDonnell Regional Council (MRC) is committed to delivering quality services for all of its residents from its Council Service Centres in all 13 communities. The administration of governance, finance, funding arrangements, program management and human resources is undertaken centrally in...
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Committees
Audit Committee The six members of the Audit Committee monitor and review the integrity of the council’s financial management including the review of internal controls. Advice and recommendations are also provided to Council for further assessment. Audit Committee members can be...
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Local Government Legislation
MacDonnell Regional Council is administered under the Local Government Act 2019 and subordinate legislation including the Local Government (General) Regulations 2021. To find other relevant legislation including regulations and guidelines please follow this link to the Northern...
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Council Code of Conduct
MacDonnell Regional Council's Code of Conduct covers the standards of behaviour that apply to both Council and Local Authority members. The Code of Conduct demonstrates the commitment that Councillors and Local Authority members have towards ethical, courteous and accountable...
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Policies and Related Documents
The policies, registers and documents of MacDonnell Regional Council sit alongside the governing legislation of the Local Government Act 2019 providing a basis for all operations. The policies and documents below reflect Council's commitment to good governance, transparency and...
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Reviewable Decisions
Under the Local Government Act 2019 (section 322(2)), MacDonnell Regional Council is required to make public reviewable decisions. The following are designated by the Act as reviewable: a decision by the council or a council committee to reject an application for correction of an entry in...